Convex vs Firebase
Convex vs Firebase: which to choose
Convex has the larger community with 12.0k GitHub stars against 5.1k for Firebase, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Firebase starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Convex.
Choose Convex if you lean toward baas and reactive; choose Firebase if nosql and baas 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 Firebase better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Convex has 12.0k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Firebase has 5.1k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Convex cheaper than Firebase?▾
Convex starts at $25/mo while Firebase starts at $0/mo. Convex has a free plan. Firebase has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Convex and Firebase?▾
Convex is tagged as baas, reactive, typescript while Firebase is tagged as nosql, baas, google. Convex uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 12.0k GitHub stars. Firebase uses a freemium model with 5.1k GitHub stars.
Does Convex or Firebase have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Convex and Firebase offer a free plan.