Convex
Reactive backend for apps and agents.
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 useOur 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