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

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Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026
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Pricing Analysis

Convex occupies an emerging category: backend-as-a-service with reactive real-time synchronization built-in, rather than bolted on as a post-purchase feature. The free tier includes the core platform (TypeScript functions, reactive queries, file storage, vector search, authentication) plus usage-based consumption limits. This is unusual positioning—Convex is offering what competitors charge for (real-time sync) at no cost on the free tier, betting that teams evaluating Convex for side projects will upgrade to paid for production features.

The Starter and Professional tiers both cost $25/month, creating a peculiar pricing plateau. The Starter tier adds 'health dashboard, preview deploys, log streaming, custom domains' — features that are typically free or included on alternatives (Vercel, Railway, Netlify all provide free preview deploys). The Professional tier lists identical features, suggesting either Convex's pricing tiers are mis-communicated or the differentiation is aspirational rather than real. This pricing confusion signals Convex's early-stage positioning: pricing is exploratory, not optimized for customer segments.

Convex's competitive advantage is real-time reactivity: queries automatically update when underlying data changes, eliminating polling, WebSocket management, and state synchronization code. A collaborative app (Figma, Notion) requires weeks of engineering to implement real-time sync; Convex's architecture provides this as scaffolding. The pricing should reflect this architectural advantage, but $25/month is positioned defensively (matching Render, Railway) rather than as a premium feature.

Strengths

  • Real-time reactive queries eliminate manual WebSocket management and polling patterns, reducing client-side code complexity for collaborative applications.
  • Unified TypeScript backend with automatic type safety across server and client reduces development friction compared to REST/GraphQL approaches.
  • File storage and vector search included on free tier, critical for applications with media attachments or semantic search requirements.

Considerations

  • Early-stage platform with uncertain long-term pricing trajectory—$25/month is clearly transitional, pricing may increase as feature set expands.
  • Ecosystem and integration depth trails established competitors (Firebase, Supabase)—fewer third-party libraries, extensions, and migration tools.
  • Vendor lock-in risk is elevated because Convex's reactive architecture is proprietary—migrating to traditional backends requires rewriting client-side state synchronization logic.
Ideal For

Startup teams and full-stack developers building real-time collaborative applications who prioritize rapid development over vendor diversification.

Pricing Takeaway

Convex's $25/month tiers with included real-time sync are transitional pricing reflecting early-stage positioning; teams should expect price increases and feature consolidation as platform matures.

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Pricing Plans (3)

Free

$0/mo
  • ✓Chef AI App Generation
  • ✓Indexes
  • ✓File storage
  • ✓Text search
  • ✓Vector search
  • ✓Webhooks
  • ✓Crons
  • ✓Auth
  • ✓Automatic caching
  • ✓Node.js actions
Start with Free

Starter

$25/mo

$25/year

  • ✓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

Professional

Popular
$25/mo

$25/year

  • ✓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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Convex cost?
As of March 2026, Convex has a free tier and 2 paid plans starting from $25/mo. Pricing follows a usage-based model.
Does Convex offer a free plan?
As of March 2026, yes, Convex offers a free plan with 10 features. The free tier is a great way to test the platform before upgrading to a paid plan.
What pricing model does Convex use?
As of March 2026, Convex uses a usage-based pricing model. This means you pay based on actual consumption — costs scale directly with usage volume, which helps you scale costs as your team grows.
What is Convex's most popular plan?
As of March 2026, most Convex customers choose the Professional plan, which costs $25/mo. It includes 10 features and is designed for teams that need a balance of functionality and affordability.
What features are included in Convex's plans?
As of March 2026, each plan in Convex includes 10 core features. Review the feature comparison above to see the exact breakdown at each pricing tier.

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