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Best Convex Alternatives

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3 alternatives to Convex in Realtime Backend, compared by pricing, DX grade, security, and vendor lock-in.

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Reactive backend-as-a-service

Pricing: freemium, from $25/mo

Stars: 12.0k

Supabase Realtime

Postgres-backed realtime, already on Supabase

Price vs Convex

Included with Supabase

DX Grade

Security

Lock-in Risk

Medium (3/10)

Firebase Firestore

Mobile-first, offline sync, Google ecosystem

Price vs Convex

Similar at small scale, expensive at large

DX Grade

Security

Lock-in Risk

High (7/10)

PocketBase

Solo projects, SQLite-backed, simple realtime

Price vs Convex

$3/mo VPS

DX Grade

Security

Lock-in Risk

Low (1/10)

FAQ

What are the best Convex alternatives in 2026?

The top alternatives to Convex are Supabase Realtime, Firebase Firestore, PocketBase. Each offers different trade-offs in pricing, developer experience, and lock-in risk.

Is there a free alternative to Convex?

Several Convex alternatives offer free tiers or self-hosted options: check individual pricing pages for current free tier availability.

How many Convex alternatives are tracked here?

3 in the Realtime Backend category, compared on price difference, lock-in risk and developer experience where editorial data exists.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Convex alternatives in 2026?▾

The top alternatives to Convex are Supabase Realtime, Firebase Firestore, PocketBase. Each offers different trade-offs in pricing, developer experience, and lock-in risk.

Is there a free alternative to Convex?▾

Several Convex alternatives offer free tiers or self-hosted options: check individual pricing pages for current free tier availability.

How many Convex alternatives are tracked here?▾

3 in the Realtime Backend category, compared on price difference, lock-in risk and developer experience where editorial data exists.