{"name":"Convex","slug":"convex","canonical_url":"https://indiestore.co/product/convex","website":"https://convex.dev/","tagline":"The backend platform that keeps your app in sync.","description":"Write your entire backend — database, queries, mutations, auth, and scheduled jobs — in pure TypeScript with real-time reactivity built in by default.","overview":"Convex replaces your database, API layer, and server state management with a single TypeScript-first backend. Queries automatically re-run when data changes and push updates to connected clients in real time — no websockets, state managers, or cache invalidation needed. Supports cron jobs, file storage, vector search, and a growing ecosystem of modular components.","category":"Databases","audience":"Full-stack developers and indie hackers who want a type-safe, real-time backend without wiring together multiple separate services.","founder":null,"questions":[{"question":"How is Convex different from Supabase or Firebase?","answer":"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."},{"question":"Does Convex support real-time out of the box?","answer":"Yes, real-time is core to Convex — not an add-on. Any query your app subscribes to will automatically re-run on the server and push updated results to all connected clients the moment the underlying data changes. No polling, no websocket configuration required."},{"question":"Can I self-host Convex?","answer":"Yes. Convex has open-sourced its backend engine on GitHub, allowing you to self-host on your own infrastructure. The managed cloud platform at convex.dev is the recommended path for most developers, but self-hosting is a supported option."}],"sources":{"text":"https://indiestore.co/product/convex/llms.txt","json":"https://indiestore.co/product/convex/data.json"},"source_note":"Public product information listed on IndieStore. Listing is not an endorsement. Confirm current pricing and availability on the official website; missing information is unknown."}