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AWS S3 vs Firebase Auth

AWS S3 (Storage) and Firebase Auth (Auth) take different approaches to development. AWS S3: Industry-standard object storage with 99.999999999% durability and lifecycle policies Firebase Auth: Google auth service with email phone social and anonymous sign-in methods

AWS S3 logo

AWS S3

Industry-standard object storage with 99.999999999% durability and lifecycle policies

Category
Storage
Subcategory
Object Storage
Pricing
Free (5GB 12mo) / $0.023/GB-mo
Tier
free
storageobject storage
Firebase Auth logo

Firebase Auth

Google auth service with email phone social and anonymous sign-in methods

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Provider
Pricing
Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go
Tier
free
authauth provider

Key differences

DimensionAWS S3Firebase Auth
PricingFree (5GB 12mo) / $0.023/GB-moFree (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go
PlatformObject StorageAuth Provider
Capabilitiesstorage, object storageauth, auth provider

Choose AWS S3 if...

  • AWS S3 fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Firebase Auth if...

  • Firebase Auth fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is AWS S3 or Firebase Auth better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. AWS S3 and Firebase Auth are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, AWS S3 or Firebase Auth?
Both have a free pricing model. AWS S3: Free (5GB 12mo) / $0.023/GB-mo. Firebase Auth: Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use AWS S3 and Firebase Auth together?
Yes — AWS S3 (Storage) and Firebase Auth (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

AWS S3 and Firebase Auth solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a storage or a auth.

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