The Firefoo alternative with a built-in ODM and codegen
Browse, query, and edit Firestore like you do in Firefoo — then generate TypeScript types, security rules, and Cloud Functions from a schema you actually own.
Same data. More leverage.
The 30-second pitch
Everything you came for
Firestore data browser, visual query builder, document editing, bulk operations, import/export. The GUI you'd expect.
Plus the schema layer
Design your collections visually. Generate TypeScript types automatically. Catch drift between your code and production. None of this exists in Firefoo.
Plus the codegen
One click: security rules from your field validations. Cloud Functions stubs that match your schema types. Stop writing boilerplate.
Side-by-side comparison
Firefoo is great at the basics. Firemap covers the basics plus the development platform.
| Capability | Firefoo | Firemap |
|---|---|---|
| Browse Firestore collections | ||
| Edit documents inline | ||
| Visual query builder | ||
| Import / export (CSV, JSON) | ||
| Bulk operations | ||
| Multi-project support | ||
| Service account auth | ||
| Visual schema designer | ||
| TypeScript ODM (open source) | ||
| Auto-generated TypeScript types | ||
| Security rules from schema | ||
| Cloud Functions code generation | ||
| Schema drift detection | ||
| Schema versioning / git workflow | ||
| Free open-source component | ODM |
Highlighted rows are where Firemap goes beyond a GUI.
Why developers switch
Three scenarios you've probably already lived through.
The drift moment
“I changed a field name in my code. Forgot to update the rules. Spent an hour debugging in production. Firemap would've flagged it before I deployed.”
The new-hire moment
“Onboarded a junior dev. He asked what the schema was. I sent him to the Firebase Console. He came back more confused. Now I send a Firemap link.”
The Cloud Function moment
“Wrote a Cloud Function that touched four collections. Three weeks later, one collection's shape had changed. The function broke silently. Firemap regenerates the function signatures when the schema changes.”
I'm currently on Firefoo. What changes?
A short, honest section. We don't over-promise.
Things that work the same
- Service account authentication
- Browsing collections and documents
- Editing fields, exporting data
- Visual query building
Things that get better
- Schema lives outside the database — versioned, shareable, code-reviewable
- Auto-generated TypeScript types in your project
- Security rules generated, not hand-written
- Drift detection between code and production
Things to know
- Web-based — no install, works on any OS
- Free trial, then $29/mo Pro or $99/mo Team
- Real-time multiplayer editing on Team plan
Pricing
Be factual; don't be smug.
Firefoo
- • Subscription per machine
- • Single-developer focused
- • Desktop only
- • Mature, stable product
Firemap
- • Free open-source ODM (MIT)
- • Pro: $29/mo — full platform, single user
- • Team: $99/mo — up to 10 seats, multiplayer
- • Web-based, works on any OS
- • Schema designer + GUI + codegen in one
Keep using Firefoo until you're sure.
Frequently asked
Can I use Firemap alongside Firefoo?▾
Yes. Firemap doesn't lock you in. Many users keep Firefoo for muscle-memory tasks and use Firemap for schema work and codegen. Over time most consolidate, but there's no pressure.
Will my Firefoo workflows transfer?▾
Service account credentials are the same. Saved queries you'll need to recreate.
Is the ODM free?▾
Yes. @firemap/sdk is open source (MIT) and works standalone with the Firebase Admin SDK or client SDK. You can use it without ever logging into Firemap.
What's the difference between Firemap and a CMS like FireCMS?▾
CMSes are for non-technical content editors. Firemap is for developers building the app. Different audience, different workflow.
Is Firemap really faster than Firefoo + writing types by hand?▾
For day-one editing, Firefoo or Firemap both beat the console. The compounding value is in week three, when your schema has changed five times and you've shipped two new features. That's where the codegen earns its keep.
Is Firemap web-based or desktop?▾
Web-based at firemap.dev — works on any OS, no install. Service account credentials never leave your browser; they're encrypted and used only for direct Firestore calls.
Try Firemap on your existing Firestore project
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