What is Firebase Hosting?
Firebase Hosting is Google’s hosting solution for web applications. The service delivers static and dynamic content via a global CDN with automatic SSL encryption. Deployments are done via the Firebase CLI and become available worldwide in seconds.
Core Features
- Global CDN for fast delivery
- Automatic SSL certificates for all domains
- Atomic deployments with rollback option
- Preview channels for staging environments
- Integration with Cloud Functions for dynamic content
- CLI-based deployments
Typical Use Cases
Single-Page Applications: React, Vue, or Angular apps benefit from Firebase Hosting’s fast delivery and correct routing handling for SPAs.
Marketing Landing Pages: Quickly created landing pages with automatic SSL and global CDN for optimal performance and SEO.
Progressive Web Apps: PWAs with service workers and offline functionality can be deployed directly to Firebase Hosting.
Benefits
- No server configuration required
- Automatic SSL certificates
- Global CDN for low latencies
- Easy CI/CD integration
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you with Firebase Hosting: configuration of custom domains, integration into CI/CD pipelines, and optimization of deployment workflows.
Available Tiers & Options
Spark (Free)
- 10 GB storage
- 360 MB/day transfer
- SSL included
- Limited bandwidth
Blaze (Pay-per-use)
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Multiple sites per project
- Costs with high traffic
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of web apps can Firebase Hosting deploy?
Firebase Hosting is suitable for static websites, single-page applications (React, Vue, Angular), progressive web apps, and dynamic content via Cloud Functions.
How fast are deployments?
Deployments via Firebase CLI typically take under a minute. Content is automatically distributed to all CDN edge locations.
Does Firebase Hosting support custom domains?
Yes, you can add any custom domains. SSL certificates are automatically provisioned and renewed via Let's Encrypt.
Can I use preview channels?
Yes, Firebase Hosting supports preview channels for pull request previews and staging environments with temporary URLs.
