Firebase shut down August 2025

Smart App Links vs Firebase Dynamic Links

Firebase Dynamic Links shut down on August 25, 2025. Smart App Links is the simplest replacement.

Pricing

Smart App Links

$9/mo

Firebase

Shut down (was free)

Setup time

Smart App Links

2 minutes

Firebase

N/A — service is dead

SDK required

Smart App Links

Firebase

Was required

Feature-by-feature comparison

See exactly what you get with each tool

Feature	Smart App Links	Firebase Dynamic LinksShut down
Smart device routingOne link auto-detects iOS, Android, or desktop		Shut down
Deep linkingOpen specific content inside the app		Shut down
No SDK requiredWorks without adding code to your app		Required SDK
Setup time	2 minutes	N/A
Click analytics		Shut down
QR code generation		Shut down
Custom OG previewsControl how your link looks when shared on social media		Shut down
Transparent pricing	$9/mo	Shut down
In-app browser handlingWorks correctly in Instagram, TikTok, Facebook browsers		Shut down
A/B testing	$29/mo	Shut down

Firebase Dynamic Links is completely shut down — all existing links return 404 errors.
No SDK to install or maintain. Smart App Links works server-side with zero code changes.
Migrate in 2 minutes: create your links, update your URLs, and you're done.
Keep the same smart routing behavior your users expect, without the Firebase dependency.
$9/mo for unlimited links with full analytics — cheaper than building your own solution.

We believe in being honest. Here's when Firebase could be the right pick:

Firebase Dynamic Links no longer exists. There is no scenario where it is the better choice.
If you were using Firebase's deferred deep linking, you may need Branch or AppsFlyer for that specific feature.

Migrate in 2 minutes. No SDK, no code changes, no headaches.

Free plan included — no credit card required