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Apache HBase vs Firebase

A side-by-side look at Apache HBase and Firebase. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Apache HBase

Apache HBase

Development

Apache HBase is an open-source, distributed, versioned, non-relational database modeled after Google's Bigtable. It is written in Java and provides fast random access to large amounts of structured data.

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Firebase

Firebase

Development

Firebase is a backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that provides developers with a variety of tools and services to help them develop high-quality apps. It handles backend functionality like database storage, authentication, hosting and more so developers can focus on building user-facing features.

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