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Convex
TypeScript-first backend with reactive database queries and mutations, server functions, file storage, scheduled jobs and real-time application state.
When this is useful
Useful for small product teams that prefer a typed reactive backend and want to avoid managing a conventional API/database split.
Verified product and commercial scope
TypeScript-first backend with reactive database queries and mutations, server functions, file storage, scheduled jobs and real-time application state.
Pricing model: Free tier and pay-as-you-go usage; paid developer seats and enterprise minimums. Free/pay-as-you-go is available; the Starter plan is $25 per developer/month; the Enterprise/business offering shows a $2,500 monthly minimum. Usage includes metered function calls, compute, storage and action compute.
License and deployment: Managed Convex cloud is the priced deployment shown; the inspected pricing page does not state a license or self-hosting option.
A useful evaluation
Useful for small product teams that prefer a typed reactive backend and want to avoid managing a conventional API/database split.
Check included usage, deployment requirements, and what moves to a higher or custom tier before comparing cost.
Put it to work
- Write the job and smallest successful outcome this tool should support.
- Compare one realistic workload or workflow against the published plan and deployment conditions.
- Record likely growth costs and validate the fit with the people who will operate the tool.
Limits and tradeoffs
The reactive backend model creates platform coupling, and the business minimum is high for early-stage workloads.