Convex
Reactive backend platform with a TypeScript database and realtime queries.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 11, 2026
- License
- Proprietary
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $25/mo
What it is
Convex is a backend-as-a-service with a reactive, TypeScript-native database, serverless functions, and realtime queries that update automatically.
A reactive, TypeScript-native backend where queries update in realtime.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Realtime, reactive apps
Auto-updating queries without plumbing
TypeScript teams
End-to-end type safety
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Younger ecosystem
Smaller than Firebase/Supabase
- 02
Less SQL-oriented
Document/reactive model, not relational SQL
What it does well
Reactive, realtime by default
Queries auto-update when data changes
TypeScript-native end to end
Type-safe backend functions and data
Great DX for app developers
Backend logic in TS with minimal boilerplate
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesGenerous free tier
- Paid from
- $25/mo
- Model
- Usage-based
- Enterprise plan
- Yes
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
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Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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