Comparison
MakeMySiteLive vs Firebase Hosting
Firebase Hosting is Google's static hosting product, built to sit alongside the rest of Firebase: Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions, and Google Analytics. MakeMySiteLive is a standalone static host — upload a ZIP from a dashboard and your site is live, with no CLI, no Google Cloud project to set up, and no wider platform to learn first. Here's the comparison.
| Feature | MakeMySiteLive | Firebase Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| How you deploy | Upload a ZIP from a dashboard | Firebase CLI (firebase deploy) after firebase init |
| CLI / account setup required | No | Yes — a Google account and the Firebase CLI |
| Free SSL | Free, automatic | Free, automatic |
| Free subdomain | Yes (*.makemysitelive.com) | Yes (*.web.app and *.firebaseapp.com) |
| Custom domain | Yes — one DNS record, auto-SSL | Yes — auto-SSL |
| Password protection | Built-in on Pro sites | Not built in — needs Firebase Authentication or a Cloud Function you write yourself |
| Version history + rollback | Built-in, one-click | Built-in — roll back to a previous release from the console or CLI |
| Wider platform | No — static hosting only | Yes — Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions, Analytics |
| Pricing model | One free full site, Pro-site packs, unlimited microsites | Free (Spark) tier, then usage-based (Blaze) billing |
| Built-in growth tools | WhatsApp button, analytics connectors, page views, and social preview from the dashboard | Deep Google Analytics integration through the wider Firebase platform. No built-in WhatsApp button. |
Choose Firebase Hosting if…
- →You're already building on Firebase and want hosting alongside Firestore, Authentication, and Cloud Functions.
- →You want deep Google Analytics integration through the same platform your backend runs on.
- →You're comfortable with an account-first, CLI-based deploy workflow.
Choose MakeMySiteLive if…
- ✓You just want a static site online without setting up a Google Cloud project first.
- ✓You want password protection and one-click rollback without building either yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Is MakeMySiteLive a Firebase Hosting alternative?
For plain static sites, yes. Firebase Hosting is built to sit alongside the rest of Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, Cloud Functions); MakeMySiteLive is a standalone host you can use without touching any of that.
Does Firebase Hosting have free SSL like MakeMySiteLive?
Yes. Both provision free, automatic HTTPS on subdomains and on custom domains.
Can I add password protection on Firebase Hosting?
Not natively. You'd need to build it yourself with Firebase Authentication or a Cloud Function in front of the site. It's a built-in toggle on a MakeMySiteLive Pro site.
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