Convex

Reactive backend platform with a TypeScript database and realtime queries.

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Pricing

Free tier

Usage-based

Adoption

→Stable

License

Proprietary

Data freshness

Unverified

Overview

What is Convex?

Convex is a backend-as-a-service with a reactive, TypeScript-native database, serverless functions, and realtime queries that update automatically.

Key differentiator

“A reactive, TypeScript-native backend where queries update in realtime.”

Capability profile

Capability Radar

Ease of StartEcosystemValueMaturityFlexibilityScale Ready

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Reactive, realtime by defaulthigh

Queries auto-update when data changes

TypeScript-native end to endhigh

Type-safe backend functions and data

Great DX for app developersmedium

Backend logic in TS with minimal boilerplate

↓ Weaknesses

Younger ecosystemmedium

Smaller than Firebase/Supabase

Less SQL-orientedlow

Document/reactive model, not relational SQL

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Realtime, reactive apps

Auto-updating queries without plumbing

TypeScript teams

End-to-end type safety

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

Generous free tier

Starts at

$25/mo

Model

Usage-based

Enterprise

Available

Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Alternatives

FirebaseSupabase

Next step

Get Started with Convex

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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