APIs & web front ends · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Amplify Hosting vs Firebase App Hosting / Firebase Hosting
AWS Amplify Hosting maps to Firebase App Hosting (Git-connected SSR apps such as Next.js and Angular, served on Cloud Run) and Firebase Hosting (static sites on a global CDN).
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Amplify Hosting | Firebase App Hosting Firebase Hosting |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available Generally available |
| What it is | Git-based CI/CD and hosting for static sites, SPAs, and SSR frameworks (such as Next.js) on the AWS CDN, with preview branches and custom domains. | Git-connected hosting for server-rendered web apps (built-in Next.js and Angular support), served on Cloud Run and cached in Cloud CDN. Static and single-page web hosting on a global CDN, deployed with one command. |
| Pricing model | Build minutes, GB stored, GB served, and SSR request and duration charges. Has a free tier. | Firebase pricing plans: no-cost Spark tier and pay-as-you-go Blaze, plus the underlying Cloud Run and CDN usage for App Hosting. |
| Docs | AWS Amplify Hosting docs | Firebase App Hosting docs Firebase Hosting docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Amplify Hosting pricing | Firebase App Hosting pricing Firebase Hosting pricing |
Key differences
- App Hosting builds on Cloud Run and Cloud CDN in your project; Firebase Hosting serves static content.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Build minutes, GB stored, GB served, and SSR request and duration charges. Has a free tier. AWS Amplify Hosting pricing →
- GCP
- Firebase pricing plans: no-cost Spark tier and pay-as-you-go Blaze, plus the underlying Cloud Run and CDN usage for App Hosting. Firebase App Hosting pricing → Firebase Hosting pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Static Web Apps. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Amplify Hosting?
AWS Amplify Hosting maps to Firebase App Hosting (Git-connected SSR apps such as Next.js and Angular, served on Cloud Run) and Firebase Hosting (static sites on a global CDN).
How does pricing compare between AWS Amplify Hosting and Firebase App Hosting and Firebase Hosting?
AWS: Build minutes, GB stored, GB served, and SSR request and duration charges. Has a free tier. Google Cloud: Firebase pricing plans: no-cost Spark tier and pay-as-you-go Blaze, plus the underlying Cloud Run and CDN usage for App Hosting. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Static Web Apps (direct match). AWS Amplify Hosting maps to Azure Static Web Apps.