Realtime Database vs Firestore: 9 Major Differences

Firestore is much better than the Realtime Database like the black trainer. Period.

When it comes to cloud and database hosting, there are several options available for the developers such as Firebase, Firestore, AWS, Google Cloud and so on. If you are curious about Firebase vs AWS comparison, you can read this Firebase vs AWS article here.

In this article, you’ll come across the major differences that can help you to figure out the better alternative — especially between Firebase and Firestore.

TL;DR

• Cloud Firestore: It’s a Firebase new database that is used to build mobile apps. It has better scalability than a realtime database. Also, they have faster queries with richer features, etc.
• Firebase Realtime Database: It’s an older and original database that will give you a low latency solution for mobile apps. It will sync your data instantly.

Now you might be thinking that both databases are good. So which should I go with? You can answer yourself once you know the major differences.

1. Data Model

Doesn’t it sound like the Machine Learning Model? LOL. But it’s not. Sadly!