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AWS SES vs Firebase Auth

AWS SES (Email) and Firebase Auth (Auth) take different approaches to development. AWS SES: Cheapest high-volume email sending at $0.10 per thousand with AWS integration Firebase Auth: Google auth service with email phone social and anonymous sign-in methods

AWS SES logo

AWS SES

Cheapest high-volume email sending at $0.10 per thousand with AWS integration

Category
Email
Subcategory
Transactional Email
Pricing
Free (3K/mo) / $0.10/1K emails
Tier
free
emailtransactional email
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 SESFirebase Auth
PricingFree (3K/mo) / $0.10/1K emailsFree (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go
PlatformTransactional EmailAuth Provider
Capabilitiesemail, transactional emailauth, auth provider

Choose AWS SES if...

  • AWS SES 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 SES or Firebase Auth better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. AWS SES and Firebase Auth are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, AWS SES or Firebase Auth?
Both have a free pricing model. AWS SES: Free (3K/mo) / $0.10/1K emails. Firebase Auth: Free (50K MAU) / Pay-as-you-go. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use AWS SES and Firebase Auth together?
Yes — AWS SES (Email) and Firebase Auth (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

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

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