| Feature | Firebase | NovaHelm |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Firebase Auth (managed) | Better Auth (RBAC, API keys, MFA, self-hosted) |
| Database | Firestore (NoSQL, managed) | PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM (SQL, self-hosted or managed) |
| Realtime | Realtime Database / Firestore listeners | Socket.io + Redis (typed events, presence) |
| Storage | Cloud Storage (managed) | S3/MinIO (self-hosted or managed) |
| Functions | Cloud Functions (serverless) | BullMQ workers (27+ job types, scheduled) |
| Hosting | Firebase Hosting (managed) | Docker / Coolify / NovaHelm Cloud |
| AI | Vertex AI (separate service) | Built-in (Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, RAG) |
| Commerce | Not included | Built-in (Stripe, cart, checkout, inventory) |
| Admin UI | Firebase Console (limited) | Full Console + Schema Builder + Admin Kit |
| Pricing | Pay-per-use (can spike) | Free self-hosted, predictable cloud tiers |
Migration takes a few hours, not weeks. Start with a fresh NovaHelm project and import your data.
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