Can I use Firebase with SQLite?

Is Firebase and SQLite same?

Can we use both SQLite and Firebase for a single Android app? Yes, You can use both SQLite and Firebase in a single application because both are used as a database, but the only difference is that, SQLite is used for storing the data in local means in mobile itself. And Firebase is used for storing data on cloud.

Is Firebase better than SQLite?

Firebase is the solution, as it helps you to secure messaging operations (push notifications), to report crashes and to sync data in realtime (milliseconds). A SQLite database is a simple file stored locally on your device. Firebase can host it on a server to make it global, accessible by anyone.

Can Firebase be used with SQL?

It is not possible to use Firebase in this way. Firebase is a real-time object store. It is not a SQL database and is not intended to be a replacement for one. It completely lacks mechanisms such as JOINs, WHERE query filters, foreign keys, and other tools relational databases all provide.

Why you should not use SQLite?

High write volumes: SQLite allows only one write operation to take place at any given time, which significantly limits its throughput. If your application requires lots of write operations or multiple concurrent writers, SQLite may not be adequate for your needs.