Convex

Convex

UnclaimedDatabases

The backend platform that keeps your app in sync.

CATEGORYDatabasesTools
FOUNDERUnclaimedBuilder
LANGUAGEEN

Write your entire backend — database, queries, mutations, auth, and scheduled jobs — in pure TypeScript with real-time reactivity built in by default.

Value Proposition

A TypeScript-native backend platform that eliminates the need for separate databases, API servers, and real-time infrastructure.

Problem Solved

Removes the complexity of keeping frontend state in sync with the database — Convex handles reactivity automatically end-to-end.

Target Audience

Full-stack developers and indie hackers who want a type-safe, real-time backend without wiring together multiple separate services.

Business Details

US-based startup with open-source backend engine on GitHub. Free tier available with generous limits; Pro plan for production scale. Strong AI coding tool support.

Pricing

Free

$0/month

Perfect for side projects and prototypes.

1M function calls/month
8GB database storage
1GB file storage
Community support
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Pro

$25/month

For production apps that need more capacity and reliability.

25M function calls/month
Unlimited database storage
Log streaming
Email support

Life Without vs. With Convex

Without

×No separate state manager or cache invalidation needed
×No REST or GraphQL boilerplate to write
×No websocket setup for real-time features
×No context-switching between languages or environments

With Convex

End-to-end TypeScript — database to frontend, fully type-checked
Real-time reactivity with zero websocket setup
Built-in auth with 80+ OAuth provider integrations
Scheduled jobs and cron functions
File storage included
Vector search for AI workflows
Modular component ecosystem via npm
Open-source backend engine for self-hosting

Questions & Answers

Convex is code-first — you write your database schema, queries, and mutations entirely in TypeScript alongside your app code. Unlike Supabase (SQL-based) or Firebase (config-based rules), Convex gives you full programmatic control of your backend with automatic real-time reactivity and end-to-end type safety.

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