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Convex vs Dagger: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Convex starts at $25/mo, making it $25/mo cheaper than Dagger ($50/mo). Convex offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Convex vs Dagger: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureConvexDagger
Starting Price$25/mo$50/mo
Number of Plans33
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedopen-source
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Convex is the more affordable option, starting at $25/mo compared to Dagger's $50/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 35 features compared.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget. Convex uses usage-based pricing while Dagger uses open-source 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
Tier 1
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
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Observability for one
  • Community Support
Start with Free
Tier 2
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
Team
$50/month
$4 / year
Includes
  • Observability and module sharing for up to 10 users
  • Email Support
Start with Team
Tier 3
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
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Enterprise-level confidence and support for teams running Dagger at scale
Start with Enterprise

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Convex

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

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Dagger

Programmable CI/CD engine running pipelines in containers

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Our Pick

Convex

Convex offers a free plan, starts at $25/mo lower ($25/mo vs $50/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 Convex if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Convex starts at $25/mo, saving $25/mo compared to Dagger at $50/mo
  • You prefer Convex's free tier features—Chef AI App Generation, Indexes
  • You want more features built-in—Convex offers 25 additional features across its plans

Choose Dagger if:

  • You prefer Dagger's free tier features—Observability for one, Community Support
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Dagger offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • You need predictable billing — Dagger's open-source model avoids surprise overages

Both Convex and Dagger 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: Convex includes 10 features, while Dagger includes 2 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: Convex vs Dagger

Which is cheaper, Convex or Dagger?
As of March 2026, Convex starts at a lower price point. Convex starts at $25/mo while Dagger starts at $50/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Convex have vs Dagger?
Convex offers 3 pricing plans, while Dagger offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Convex or Dagger offer a free plan?
Yes, both Convex and Dagger 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 Convex or Dagger?
Both Convex and Dagger 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 Convex or Dagger offer custom enterprise pricing?
Dagger offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Convex lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Convex and Dagger use?
Convex uses a usage-based pricing model, while Dagger uses open-source pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Convex Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Dagger Official PricingVendor pricing page

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