Convex review

Convex ranks fourth because it removes the most glue code for realtime TypeScript apps. Queries are reactive, so clients stay in sync with the database without a separate subscription layer, and file storage, text search, vector search, crons, webhooks and Node.js actions are included on every plan. Auth supports over 80 OAuth integrations. The Free and Starter plan works for 1 to 6 developers and includes 1M function calls, 0.5 GB of database storage and 1 GB of file storage, with pay-as-you-go rates beyond that. Professional costs $25 per developer a month and raises the allowances to 25M function calls, 50 GB of database storage and 100 GB of file storage, and adds daily backups, log streaming, exception reporting, custom domains, HIPAA/SOC 2 reports and a BAA. The per-developer price is the main drawback for larger teams, and SAML/SSO requires the Business and Enterprise tier with a $2,500 monthly minimum. Teams that prefer SQL will find Supabase or Nhost more familiar.

Who it is for

TypeScript teams building realtime apps

Price

Free and Starter plan with pay as you go; Professional $25 per developer per month.

$25 per developer/month
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Reactive database keeps app state up to date in every connected client
• File storage, text search, vector search, crons and Node.js actions on every plan
• Auth with over 80 OAuth integrations
• Free plan includes 1M function calls, 0.5 GB of database storage and 1 GB of file storage
• Professional includes 25M function calls, 50 GB of database storage and 100 GB of file storage

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free and Starter plan supports 1 to 6 developers with preview deployments
• Strength: Query and mutation compute is free on both self-serve plans
• Strength: Open source, so you can self host and develop locally
• Weakness: Professional is priced per developer, so costs grow with team size
• Weakness: Daily backups, log streaming and custom domains need Professional
• Weakness: SAML/SSO requires Business and Enterprise, which has a $2,500 monthly minimum

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, Free and Starter for 1 to 6 developers
• Paid plans: Professional $25 per developer per month, Business and Enterprise $2,500 monthly minimum
• Function calls on Professional: 25M included, then $2 per additional 1M
• Compliance: HIPAA/SOC 2 reports and BAA on Professional

Where it ranks

Convex is No. 4 in our Best Backend-as-a-Service Platforms verdict.