Convex
Serverless database with real-time reactivity — write server functions in TypeScript, get live queries and automatic consistency without a separate backend.
Apache 2.0
TypeScript
Why Convex?
Real-time collaborative apps where the database should push updates to clients
Teams that want a combined database + backend-as-a-service with strong TypeScript types
Startups prototyping fast without managing a separate API layer
Signal Breakdown
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Download Trend
Last 12 months
Tradeoffs & Caveats
Know before you commitComplex SQL analytics or reporting workloads — Convex is not a SQL database
Apps that need direct SQL access or existing ORM tooling
Pricing
Free tier & paid plans
Free: 1M function calls/mo, 1GB storage
Pro: $25/mo
Alternative Tools
Other options worth considering
Open-source Firebase alternative. Combines Postgres, auth, file storage, realtime subscriptions, and edge functions in one platform. The default backend for indie SaaS with a generous free tier.
Edge-native SQLite database built on libSQL — embed a database per tenant or deploy replicas globally close to your users with a generous free tier.
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Get Started
Repository and installation options
View on GitHub
github.com/get-convex/convex-backend
npm install convexQuick Start
Copy and adapt to get going fast
// convex/tasks.ts (server function)
import { query, mutation } from './_generated/server';
export const list = query(async (ctx) => ctx.db.query('tasks').collect());
export const create = mutation(async (ctx, { text }) => {
await ctx.db.insert('tasks', { text, isCompleted: false });
});
// React component
import { useQuery, useMutation } from 'convex/react';
const tasks = useQuery(api.tasks.list);Community Notes
Real experiences from developers who've used this tool