Passport.js vs Firebase Authentication

Developers should use Passport meets developers should use firebase authentication when building applications that require secure user sign-up and login without managing complex authentication infrastructure. Here's our take.

Passport.js

Nice Pick

Developers should use Passport

Pros

• js when building Node
• Related to: express-js, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Firebase Authentication

Developers should use Firebase Authentication when building applications that require secure user sign-up and login without managing complex authentication infrastructure

Pros

• It's ideal for rapid prototyping, mobile apps, and web applications where developer productivity and security are priorities, such as in startups or projects with limited backend resources
• Related to: firebase, google-cloud-platform

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Passport.js is a library while Firebase Authentication is a platform. We picked Passport.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Passport.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Passport.js is more widely used, but Firebase Authentication excels in its own space.