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CodeSandbox vs Convex: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of CodeSandbox and Convex. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Convex starts at $25/mo, making it $145/mo cheaper than CodeSandbox ($170/mo). CodeSandbox offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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CodeSandbox vs Convex: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureCodeSandboxConvex
Starting Price$170/mo$25/mo
Number of Plans33
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelper-seatusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Convex is the more affordable option, starting at $25/mo compared to CodeSandbox's $170/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 53 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. CodeSandbox uses per-seat pricing while Convex uses usage-based pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
CodeSandbox
CodeSandbox
Try it free
Convex
Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 5 members
  • 40 hours of monthly VM credits
  • Unlimited Browser & VM Sandboxes
  • CodeSandbox SDK lite
  • Private Sandboxes
  • VM specs up to 4 vCPUs + 8 GiB RAM
  • VS Code extension
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Chef AI App Generation
  • Indexes
  • File storage
  • Text search
  • Vector search
  • Webhooks
  • Crons
  • Auth
  • Automatic caching
  • Node.js actions
Start with Free
Tier 2
Build
$170/month
$170 / year
Includes
  • 20 members
  • 160 hours of monthly VM credits
  • Access to on-demand VM credits priced at $0.15 per hour
  • 1,000 new Sandboxes an hour
  • 250 concurrent VMs
  • 10,000 hourly requests
  • CodeSandbox SDK
  • More VM tiers
Start with Build
Starter
$25/monthCheapest
$25 / year
Includes
  • Health & Insights dashboard
  • Preview deployments
  • Log streaming
  • Exception reporting
  • Team member permissions
  • Custom domains
  • Built-in resources
  • Chef tokens
  • Function calls
  • Database storage
Start with Starter
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited members
  • Up to 50% off bulk VM credit packs
  • Create as many Sandboxes as you need
  • Bespoke concurrent VMs
  • Hourly request limits tailored to your requirements
  • VM specs up to 64 vCPUs + 128 GiB RAM
  • Dedicated support
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance
Start with Enterprise
ProfessionalPopular
$25/monthCheapest
$25 / year
Includes
  • Health & Insights dashboard
  • Preview deployments
  • Log streaming
  • Exception reporting
  • Team member permissions
  • Custom domains
  • Built-in resources
  • Chef tokens
  • Function calls
  • Database storage
Start with Professional

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CodeSandbox

Cloud development environments for rapid web prototyping

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Convex

Reactive backend-as-a-service with real-time sync

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Our Pick

Convex

Convex offers a free plan, starts at $145/mo lower ($25/mo vs $170/mo).

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Convex

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose CodeSandbox if:

  • •You prefer CodeSandbox's free tier features—5 members, 40 hours of monthly VM credits
  • •Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—CodeSandbox offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • •CodeSandbox's per-seat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps

Choose Convex if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—Convex starts at $25/mo, saving $145/mo compared to CodeSandbox at $170/mo
  • •You prefer Convex's free tier features—Chef AI App Generation, Indexes
  • •You want more features built-in—Convex offers 7 additional features across its plans

Both CodeSandbox and Convex offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: CodeSandbox includes 7 features, while Convex includes 10 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: CodeSandbox vs Convex

Which is cheaper, CodeSandbox or Convex?
As of March 2026, Convex starts at a lower price point. CodeSandbox starts at $170/mo while Convex starts at $25/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does CodeSandbox have vs Convex?
CodeSandbox offers 3 pricing plans, while Convex offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does CodeSandbox or Convex offer a free plan?
Yes, both CodeSandbox and Convex offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Can I save money by paying annually for CodeSandbox or Convex?
Both CodeSandbox and Convex offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Convex plan?
The Professional plan is Convex's most popular tier, priced at $25/mo. Key features include Health & Insights dashboard, Preview deployments, Log streaming.
Does CodeSandbox or Convex offer custom enterprise pricing?
CodeSandbox offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Convex lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do CodeSandbox and Convex use?
CodeSandbox uses a per-seat pricing model, while Convex uses usage-based pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. CodeSandbox Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Convex Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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