Beamer vs Firebase FCM

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

Beamer wins overall fitFirebase FCM wins price and developer experience

Updated July 2026

At a glanceBeamerFirebase FCM
Entry price$49Free
G2 rating4.64.5
Trustpilot2.33.4

THE VERDICT

Beamer wins on overall fit. Firebase FCM wins on price and developer experience.

Beamer starts at $49 versus Firebase FCM's Free. Beamer rates higher with developers (4.6 vs 4.5 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.

Which should you choose?

Pick Beamer

✓When there is a need to get information through to customers and boost content, Beamer is the go-to software.
Set up Beamer 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 Beamer leads, violet where Firebase FCM does.

capability
Beamer
Firebase FCM
Starting paid plan
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$0/mo
Free tier
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Unlimited (free)
Pricing model
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Free
iOS
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Yes
Android
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Yes
Web push
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Yes
Desktop
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Yes
Segmentation
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Yes
In-app messaging
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Yes
Journeys / automation
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No
A/B testing
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Yes
Geofencing
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No
Rich media
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Yes
Official SDKs
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iOS, Android, Web, Flutter, Unity, C++; Admin SDK: Node, Java, Python, Go, C#
REST API
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Yes
Event webhooks
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No
SOC 2
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Yes
HIPAA
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No
GDPR
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Yes
Support channels
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Docs & community (paid via GCP support)
24/7 support
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No

FAQ

Common questions

Beamer starts at $49 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 Beamer, 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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