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Convex
Ranked #4 in Databases & backends
Reactive TypeScript backend that AI agents write well. Great for realtime apps.
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- Reactive database
- File storage, text and vector search
- Crons, auth and Node.js actions
- Preview deployments
Pricing & free plan
Free & Starter $0 + pay as you go; Professional $25/developer/mo; Business from $2,500/mo minimum.
Free plan: Yes: Free & Starter plan for 1–6 developers.
Researched from the official site on 2026-10-16: www.convex.dev · www.convex.dev/pricing. Prices change; always confirm on the official pricing page.
Deal & discount
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Pros
- Reactive, real-time data out of the box
- TypeScript-first developer experience
Cons
- Proprietary platform rather than plain SQL
- Business tier has a high monthly minimum
Alternatives
- Supabase: Postgres plus auth, storage and realtime. The default backend for vibe-coded apps. compare
- Firebase: Google's mature backend with great mobile SDKs. NoSQL data model takes some getting used to. compare
- Neon: Serverless Postgres with branching. Ideal when you just need a database, not a full backend. compare
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