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Convex

Reactive backend for apps and agents.

Checked 3 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

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At a glance

Starts at $0/month, pay as you go Price as published by the vendor, September 2026.
Free tier Yes, limited
Platforms Web, API
Best for Startups, enterprise developers
Not for Large sql-dependent enterprises

4.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Convex keeps your app real-time but lacks traditional SQL features. Best suited for modern stacks; avoid if you need relational databases.

✓What it does well

Real-time updatesAutomatic caching & scaling keep data up-to-date.
Type safetyBuilt-in type checking prevents errors before deployment.
Modular componentsIndependent TypeScript building blocks for easy integration.

✕Where it falls short

Lacks SQL featuresNo traditional relational database support available.
Limited open-source useSelf-hosting requires premium plans with limited capabilities.
Higher costs for large teamsPremium pricing starts at $2,500 monthly minimum for larger teams.

Key features

AI code generationHigh-quality Convex code generated by AI models.
Open-source componentsSandboxed open-source building blocks available for developers to use.
WorkpoolManaged pool for fan-out work and retries with backoff.
Real-time Syncinstantaneous data updates across users

Questions about Convex

What is Convex?

Convex is a reactive backend for apps and agents, available on the web and through an API. Automatic caching and scaling keep data up to date in real time across users, built-in type checking catches errors before deployment, and modular TypeScript components make integration easier.

How much does Convex cost?

Convex starts at $0 per month on a limited free tier with pay-as-you-go pricing. The paid plan starts at $25 per month, and the reviewer notes that premium pricing for larger teams starts at a $2,500 monthly minimum.

Does Convex support SQL?

No. Convex lacks traditional SQL features and has no relational database support, which the reviewer lists as a shortcoming. The reviewer advises anyone who needs relational databases to avoid it, and Toolio lists large SQL-dependent enterprises among those it does not suit.

Can Convex be self-hosted?

Self-hosting Convex requires premium plans, and the reviewer says those plans come with limited capabilities. Convex also offers sandboxed open-source components that developers can use as building blocks in their own projects.

What are some alternatives to Convex?

Toolio lists Onetab AI, Clawbot and Modal as alternatives to Convex. Modal deploys AI models with sub-second cold starts and runs them on any GPU, while Onetab AI centralizes AI agents in one channel but lacks complex integrations.

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