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Convex vs ElectricSQL

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Convex: Reactive backend-as-a-service
ElectricSQL: Sync engine for local-first apps
Pricing Model
Convex: freemium
ElectricSQL: open-source
Starting Price
Convex: $25/mo
ElectricSQL: $0/mo
Free Plan
Convex: Yes
ElectricSQL: Yes
GitHub Stars
Convex: 12.0k
ElectricSQL: 7.2k
npm Downloads/wk
Convex: 810.0k
ElectricSQL:
GitHub Forks
Convex: 751
ElectricSQL: 210
Open Issues
Convex: 192
ElectricSQL: 110
Tags
Convex: baas, reactive, typescript, sync
ElectricSQL: local-first, sync, postgresql, crdt

Convex vs ElectricSQL: which to choose

Convex has the larger community with 12.0k GitHub stars against 7.2k for ElectricSQL, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Both charge from day one, but ElectricSQL starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Convex.

Choose Convex if you lean toward baas and reactive; choose ElectricSQL if local-first and sync matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Convex or ElectricSQL better?

It depends on your priorities. Convex has 12.0k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while ElectricSQL has 7.2k stars and uses a open-source model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Convex cheaper than ElectricSQL?

Convex starts at $25/mo while ElectricSQL starts at $0/mo. Convex has a free plan. ElectricSQL has a free plan.

What are the main differences between Convex and ElectricSQL?

Convex is tagged as baas, reactive, typescript while ElectricSQL is tagged as local-first, sync, postgresql. Convex uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 12.0k GitHub stars. ElectricSQL uses a open-source model with 7.2k GitHub stars.

Does Convex or ElectricSQL have a free plan?

Yes, both Convex and ElectricSQL offer a free plan.

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