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postgres vs firebase

postgres and firebase are both databases skills. firebase scores higher (84 vs 66 out of 100). firebase has more GitHub stars (33k), and postgres was updated more recently (yesterday). The table compares them side by side.

postgresfirebase
Score66 / 10084 / 100
What it doesPostgreSQL best practices, query optimization, and performance improvement. Load when working with Postgres databases.Firebase gives you a complete backend in minutes - auth, database, storage, functions, hosting. But the ease of setup hides real complexity. Security rules are your last line of defense, and they're often wrong. Firestore queries are limited, and you learn this after you've designed your data model. This skill covers Firebase Authentication, Firestore, Realtime Database, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and Firebase Hosting. Key insight: Firebase is optimized for read-heavy, denormalized data. I
PublisherCommunity: giswaterCommunity: davila7
GradesMaintenance A, Licence C, Quality BMaintenance A, Licence A, Quality A
npm downloads a weekNot on npmNot on npm
RunsSkillSkill
Works withClaude Code, Claude appsClaude Code, Claude apps
GitHub stars8732,777
Last commit20 Oct 202620 Oct 2026
LicenceGPL-3.0MIT
Listed since19 Oct 202620 Oct 2026
Install postgresInstall firebase

Questions

Is postgres or firebase more popular?

firebase has more GitHub stars: 32,777.

Can I use postgres and firebase together?

Yes. AI assistants can load several skills at once. Install both and the assistant picks the right one for each task.