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Monish Kamble
Monish Kamble

Reputation: 1488

Does using google FCM for business App requires registration fee?

I want to use FCM(Firebase Cloud Messaging) in my organization's internal App which is not going to be hosted on google play. Does it require any kind of payment? I searched about it, all the searches pointed to google play developer console which charges $25 as one time registration fees. I assume registering on google play developer console is required when we want to host an App on google play. Correct me if I am wrong.

Currently I am able to use FCM in the App just by signing in using my gmail account. I want to know whether payment is necessary for using google FCM service in the App.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 468

Answers (1)

AL.
AL.

Reputation: 37798

As already mentioned in the comments by @jankigadhiya, FCM service is free of charge, though there are premium packages, as seen in the Firebase Pricings page.

The $25 registration fee for the Google Play Dev Console is only necessary IF you are planning to publish your app via the Google Play Store, as described:

Google Play Developer Console enables developers to easily publish and distribute their applications directly to users of Android-compatible phones.

Most of the perks/advantage when registering are for apps who's target is the public market. Since you're app is for internal use only, the advantage I think you can make use of should you choose to register for a Google Play Dev Console is Viewing the App Performance Statistics.

This How to use the Google Play Dev Console help doc should prove helpful.

Upvotes: 1

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