Compare Google Cloud Firestore and Google Cloud SQL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Google Cloud Firestore
Star Rating
(111)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud FirestoreGoogle Cloud SQL
Star Rating
(340)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Cloud SQL excels in query optimization with a score of 9.1, while Google Cloud Firestore's performance in this area is rated lower at 8.0, indicating that SQL may provide more efficient query handling for complex data operations.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud SQL offers superior data encryption capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Firestore's 8.9, which suggests a stronger focus on security for sensitive data in SQL.
- G2 users highlight that Google Cloud SQL has a more robust backup and recovery system, achieving a score of 9.0, while Firestore's score of 8.6 indicates it may not be as reliable in disaster recovery scenarios.
- Users on G2 note that Google Cloud Firestore shines in scalability, with a score of 9.1, which is slightly higher than SQL's 9.0, making Firestore a better choice for applications expecting rapid growth.
- Reviewers say that Google Cloud SQL's data modeling capabilities are rated at 8.9, while Firestore's score of 8.7 suggests that SQL may provide more flexibility in structuring complex data relationships.
- Users report that Google Cloud SQL has a higher rating for quality of support at 8.7, compared to Firestore's 8.0, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when using SQL.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Firestore
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud SQL
Committed Use Discounts
Pay As You Go
Per Month
You can lower the cost by purchasing 1-year or 3-year commitment plans. Visit cloud.google.com/sql/pricing to check pricing for your region.
- CPU and memory
- Other features are available only through on-demand model
Free Trial
Google Cloud Firestore
No trial information availableGoogle Cloud SQL
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
92
9.1
240
Ease of Use
8.7
92
9.1
244
Ease of Setup
9.2
31
9.1
87
Ease of Admin
9.2
28
9.1
84
Quality of Support
8.0
86
8.7
233
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
28
8.9
82
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
92
9.6
236
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
9.1
87
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
9.0
92
Not enough data
8.7
87
Security
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
9.1
88
Management
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.3
79
Not enough data
9.2
73
Not enough data
9.3
72
Support
Not enough data
8.9
78
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
9.0
75
Security
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
9.3
80
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
73
Database Features
Not enough data
9.2
99
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.2
99
Not enough data
9.0
98
Not enough data
9.4
95
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
9.3
97
Data Management
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
Availability
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
Performance
8.0
19
Not enough data
Security
8.4
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
Support
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Configuration
9.1
22
9.2
85
7.6
21
8.6
78
8.3
21
9.0
84
7.9
19
8.9
73
8.3
20
9.4
80
Database Administration
9.0
19
9.0
80
8.2
20
8.8
76
8.5
20
8.8
75
Availability
9.1
21
9.2
86
8.6
20
9.2
84
8.8
19
8.9
79
8.3
21
8.9
77
Security
8.6
19
8.7
67
8.4
21
9.1
73
8.4
19
8.8
68
Data Management
8.9
20
9.2
75
8.7
19
8.7
69
Database Features
Not enough data
9.2
99
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.2
99
Not enough data
9.0
98
Not enough data
9.4
95
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
9.3
97
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Firestore and Google Cloud SQL are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Firestore is categorized as Document Databases
Google Cloud SQL is categorized as Relational Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Firestore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud SQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Education Management
9.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Higher Education
3.7%
Other
47.7%
Information Technology and Services
25.2%
Computer Software
17.2%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
42.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Cloud Firestore
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Christopher P.
Verified User in Education Management
Google has historically provided the largest infrastructure for data and analytics. I do my best to always utilize a Google product when possible for my business. I am not biased because it is Google, I am biased because it always works.Their servers and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Benjamin J.
Verified User in Accounting
We were hacked, and our number of reads spiked by literally billions of reads within a short period, our bill spiked by thousands of dollars and as we were unable to explain this to our stakeholders we had to shut down development and our jobs are less...
Google Cloud SQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James C.
Verified User in Retail
It works most of the time, and the cost is pretty reasonable. There is support for my preferred SQL system -- PostgreSQL. The online administration interface is easy to use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Assad R.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Migration and replication is challenging
Christopher P.
Verified User in Education Management
Google has historically provided the largest infrastructure for data and analytics. I do my best to always utilize a Google product when possible for my business. I am not biased because it is Google, I am biased because it always works.Their servers and...
James C.
Verified User in Retail
It works most of the time, and the cost is pretty reasonable. There is support for my preferred SQL system -- PostgreSQL. The online administration interface is easy to use.
Benjamin J.
Verified User in Accounting
We were hacked, and our number of reads spiked by literally billions of reads within a short period, our bill spiked by thousands of dollars and as we were unable to explain this to our stakeholders we had to shut down development and our jobs are less...
Assad R.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Migration and replication is challenging
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Google Cloud Firestore used for?
1 comment
AD
this is a no sql database similar like mongo , it is available in google cloud with two different mode Read more
Google Cloud Firestore has no more discussions with answers
What is Cloud SQL?
3 comments
UZ
Google Cloud SQL is a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up, maintain, manage, and administer your relational databases on Google Cloud...Read more
How much is Google Cloud SQL?
2 comments
PS
It depends on different type of instances and configuration you use. It starts from 0.01 USD per hour.Read more
What is Google Cloud SQL used for?
1 comment
HC
Cloud SQL automates tasks such as: Backups, Replication, Patches, Encryption, Storage capacity increases.Read more
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