Nubase vs Firebase
Firebase is a fully managed backend, but it is proprietary, NoSQL-first and runs only on Google’s cloud. Nubase is open source, self-hostable, built on PostgreSQL with a real REST API and Row Level Security — and adds an AI memory layer Firebase has no equivalent for.
| Capability | Firebase | Nubase |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | No (proprietary) | Yes — Apache-2.0 |
| Self-host / own your data | No (Google Cloud only) | Yes — one Docker image |
| Database | Firestore (NoSQL) | PostgreSQL + SQL + REST |
| Row Level Security | Security rules | Postgres RLS with JWT claims |
| Auth | Yes | Email, OAuth, MFA, OTP, SSO |
| Storage | Yes | S3 / R2-compatible |
| Built-in AI memory | No | First-class Memory pillar |
| Pricing model | Usage-metered | Free, self-hosted |
Why teams choose Nubase
- Own your data: self-host the whole stack with no vendor lock-in.
- Relational Postgres + SQL instead of NoSQL-only documents.
- Built-in Memory and an AI Gateway for AI-native apps.
When Firebase is the better pick
Pick Firebase if you want a fully managed, serverless platform with Realtime and mobile SDKs and are happy on Google Cloud.
FAQ
Does Nubase have a NoSQL document store?
No — Nubase is PostgreSQL-based. You get relational tables, SQL and a PostgREST-style REST API, plus JSON columns when you need schemaless fields.
Can I migrate from Firebase?
There is no automatic importer, but Nubase’s SQL + REST model maps cleanly from Firestore collections to Postgres tables.