Comparison
Lockia Push vs Firebase Cloud Messaging.
Firebase Cloud Messaging is a free notification transport. It's a different product from Lockia Push. Use the right tool for the job — for consumer push, FCM is fine. For encrypted enterprise command delivery on managed Android fleets, you need a different stack.
| Capability | Firebase FCM | Lockia Push |
|---|---|---|
PricingFirebase Cloud Messaging is a no-cost product. Lockia is currently offered only as a private pilot. | No-cost | Private pilot; pricing pending |
Firebase / FCM dependencyLockia ships with no Firebase, FCM, GCM, or Play Services push code anywhere. | ||
End-to-end encrypted command body | ||
Signed ACK execution proof | protocol v2 preview | |
Android Device Owner / kiosk integration | host-app integration | |
Works on AOSP / non-GMS devices | ||
Sovereign / on-prem deployment | design only | |
Regional routing & residency | pilot validation | |
Private OEM / carrier APN bundling | design only | |
Audit + signed delivery evidence | pilot validation | |
Rich kiosk / launcher delivery | host-app integration |
No insulting Firebase here. FCM does its job for consumer-grade notifications and we recommend it for that case. Lockia exists for the enterprise command-delivery problem FCM was never designed to solve.