For developers evaluating Fuego

The Fuego alternative with a built-in ODM and codegen

Browse, edit, and manage Firestore like you do in Fuego — then generate TypeScript types, security rules, and Cloud Functions from a schema you actually own.

Same data. More leverage.

The 30-second pitch

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Everything you came for

Firestore data browser, query builder, document editing, bulk operations, import/export. The Firestore management you'd expect.

2

Plus the schema layer

Design your collections visually. Generate TypeScript types automatically. Catch drift between your code and production. None of this exists in Fuego.

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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

Fuego is solid at the basics. Firemap covers the basics plus the development platform.

CapabilityFuegoFiremap
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
Web-based (no install)
Free open-source componentODM

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 Fuego. 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

  • Web-based — no per-machine install, share a link with teammates
  • Auto-generated TypeScript types in your project
  • Security rules generated from your schema, not hand-written
  • Drift detection between code and production

Things to know

  • Web-based — works on any OS, nothing to install
  • Free trial, then $29/mo Pro or $99/mo Team
  • Real-time multiplayer editing on Team plan

Pricing

Be factual; don't be smug.

Fuego

  • • One-time license per user
  • • 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
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Keep using Fuego until you're sure.

Frequently asked

Can I use Firemap alongside Fuego?

Yes. Firemap doesn't lock you in. Use Fuego for the workflows you've memorized and Firemap for schema work and codegen. Most users consolidate over time, but there's no pressure.

Will my Fuego workflows transfer?

Service account credentials are the same. Saved queries you'll need to recreate in Firemap.

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.

How is Firemap different from a CMS like FireCMS?

CMSes are for non-technical content editors. Firemap is for developers building the app. Different audience, different workflow.

Why pick Firemap over Fuego specifically?

Fuego is a strong desktop GUI for Firestore. If a desktop GUI is all you need, Fuego is fine. Firemap is for projects where the GUI is just step one — and the schema, types, rules, and Cloud Functions all need to stay in sync.

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.

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