Backend-as-a-Service
Convex vs Firebase
Side by side
- Pricing model
- ConvexUsage-based
- FirebaseUsage-based
- Starting price
- Convex$25/mo
- FirebaseUsage-based (Blaze)
- Free tier
- ConvexYes — Generous free tier
- FirebaseYes — Generous Spark free tier
- Availability
- ConvexGenerally available
- FirebaseGenerally available
- Last checked
- ConvexOct 11, 2026
- FirebaseOct 12, 2026
| Fact | Convex | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Usage-based | Usage-based |
| Starting price | $25/mo | Usage-based (Blaze) |
| Free tier | Yes — Generous free tier | Yes — Generous Spark free tier |
| Availability | Generally available | Generally available |
| Last checked | Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
When each one fits
Choose Convex when…
Realtime, reactive apps
Auto-updating queries without plumbing
TypeScript teams
End-to-end type safety
Convex strengths
Reactive, realtime by default
TypeScript-native end to end
Great DX for app developers
Choose Firebase when…
Mobile/web apps needing a quick backend
All-in-one BaaS with realtime sync
Realtime/collaborative features
Live data out of the box
Firebase strengths
Complete mobile/web backend
Realtime data sync
Fast to build with
Trade-offs
Known weaknesses from each tool’s record. Sourced ones link to where they came from.
Convex
Younger ecosystem
No source on file
Less SQL-oriented
No source on file
Firebase
Firebase ML service is being discontinued, forcing migration or loss of functionality.
Firebase Admin Dart SDK is experimental and not production-ready.