AWS SNS vs Firebase FCM

Two push notification providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.

AWS SNS wins developer experience and supportFirebase FCM wins platform coverage and features

Updated July 2026

At a glanceAWS SNSFirebase FCM
Entry priceFreeFree
Free tierYesYes
G2 rating4.24.5
Trustpilot1.83.4

THE VERDICT

AWS SNS wins on developer experience and support. Firebase FCM wins on platform coverage and features.

AWS SNS starts at Free versus Firebase FCM's Free. Firebase FCM rates higher with developers (4.5 vs 4.2 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.

Which should you choose?

Pick AWS SNS

✓If you have a large contact base, Amazon SNS is a great option for sending notifications and messages.
Set up AWS SNS with Courier →

Pick Firebase FCM

✓If you're a developer looking to send multiple messages reliably and save money, FCM is perfect for you.
Set up Firebase FCM with Courier →

Feature by feature

Winner cells are tinted, green where AWS SNS leads, violet where Firebase FCM does.

capability
AWS SNS
Firebase FCM
Starting paid plan
$0/mo
$0/mo
Free tier
1M mobile push/mo free (permanent)
Unlimited (free)
Pricing model
Usage-based (AWS)
Free
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Web push
No
Yes
Desktop
Yes
Yes
Segmentation
No
Yes
In-app messaging
No
Yes
Journeys / automation
No
No
A/B testing
No
Yes
Geofencing
No
No
Rich media
No
Yes
Official SDKs
AWS SDKs (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, Go, Ruby, PHP, C++, Rust, Kotlin, Swift)
iOS, Android, Web, Flutter, Unity, C++; Admin SDK: Node, Java, Python, Go, C#
REST API
Yes
Yes
Event webhooks
Yes
No
SOC 2
Yes
Yes
HIPAA
BAA
No
GDPR
Yes
Yes
Support channels
AWS Support (free Basic; paid tiers add email/chat/phone)
Docs & community (paid via GCP support)
24/7 support
Yes
No

FAQ

Common questions

AWS SNS starts at Free versus Firebase FCM's Free. Compare your expected monthly volume against the per-message rates above.

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Why not both?

Use both behind one API.

Route AWS SNS, Firebase FCM, or both, and switch providers without changing your code. Courier sits in front of every channel.

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Pricing, plans and feature availability as of July 2026 and may change. Ratings are aggregated from public review platforms. Firebase FCM is a Google product.

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