Best Convex alternatives
Convex is solid but each database platform has different strengths. Teams evaluate based on scaling needs, pricing model, and developer experience.
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MongoDB Atlas
Free tier
Managed MongoDB service with auto-scaling, full-text search, and multi-cloud support.
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Distributed SQL database designed for global scale, resilience, and strong consistency.
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Upstash
Free tier
Serverless Redis, Kafka, and QStash with per-request pricing for edge and serverless.
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Instant GraphQL and REST APIs on Postgres, SQL Server, and other data sources.
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Next-generation ORM for Node.js and TypeScript with type safety and migrations.
Quick comparison: Convex vs MongoDB Atlas
| Feature | Convex | MongoDB Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | Free |
Convex comparisons
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Supabase vs Convex
Convex is the free option; Supabase charges $25/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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PlanetScale vs Convex
Convex is the free option; PlanetScale charges $39/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Neon vs Convex
Convex is the free option; Neon charges $19/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Firebase vs Convex
Firebase is built for mobile and web apps that need realtime sync and fast prototyping. Convex is built for full-stack developers wanting a reactive backend. Pick the one that fits.
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Airtable vs Convex
Airtable is built for teams wanting a spreadsheet-database hybrid. Convex is built for full-stack developers wanting a reactive backend. Pick the one that fits.
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Xata vs Convex
Xata is built for developers wanting a serverless database with search built-in. Convex is built for full-stack developers wanting a reactive backend. Pick the one that fits.
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Supabase
Open-source Firebase alternative providing a Postgres database, authentication, storage, and edge functions.
PlanetScale
Serverless MySQL platform with branching, non-blocking schema changes, and unlimited scalability.
Neon
Serverless Postgres with autoscaling, branching, and a generous free tier for modern applications.
Firebase
Google's app development platform providing a realtime database, authentication, hosting, and cloud functions.
Airtable
Low-code platform combining spreadsheet simplicity with database power, automations, and interfaces.
Xata
Serverless database platform with full-text search, analytics, and file attachments on Postgres.
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