Cengal · Office #46,338

What it is

Calls itself “GUI” and “client”.

• Calls itself: GUI · client · +1

“A native Firestore GUI for Mac”

“A native Firestore client for macOS”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Firebase Console. Rules out “No customer documents stored on Cengal servers”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Alternative to: Firebase Console
• Says it will not: No customer documents stored on Cengal servers

“A focused Firestore alternative to Firebase Console”

“No customer documents stored on Cengal servers”

What it costs

Monthly subscription and yearly plan. A free tier, free forever. No one-time option. Prices quoted: $0, $79/year, $8.99 / month.

• One-time: no
• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: yes
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $0 · $79/year · $8.99 / month

“Core workflow included Free $0”

“…or $79/year.”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers. Made for developers.

• Sells to: developers
• Made for: developers

“Firestore developers”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline

“Mac app”

“…macOS”

What it works with

Names Firebase Console and Google Cloud Firestore on its pages.

• Names: Firebase Console · Google Cloud Firestore

“Cengal is a native macOS workspace for Google Cloud Firestore.”

“A focused Firestore alternative to Firebase Console”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download Free for Mac Try the demo in the Mac app”

“Download and open Cengal to explore built-in sample data. No account or Firebase project needed.”