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Difference between Web Push and FCM

First I have a bit of confusion between Web Push and FCM.

Can we implement Web Push without FCM or any other Cloud messaging service?

If so what is the difference between Web Push and FCM?

And is there any other Cloud messaging service similar to FCM.

Solution

  • Web Push is a browser technology based on Notifications API.

    Firebase Cloud Messaging is a cross-platform messaging system. It works with Web Push, Android and iOS. It also uses Notifications API to show push messages in browser.

    So if you want to use push notifications only in browser there is no difference in how they work, but FCM is easier to setup.