Convex vs Liveblocks
Convex vs Liveblocks: which to choose
Convex has the larger community with 12.0k GitHub stars against 4.6k for Liveblocks, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Liveblocks starts lower at $0/mo versus $25/mo for Convex.
Choose Convex if you lean toward baas and reactive; choose Liveblocks if collaboration and presence 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 Liveblocks better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Convex has 12.0k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Liveblocks has 4.6k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Convex cheaper than Liveblocks?▾
Convex starts at $25/mo while Liveblocks starts at $0/mo. Convex has a free plan. Liveblocks has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Convex and Liveblocks?▾
Convex is tagged as baas, reactive, typescript while Liveblocks is tagged as collaboration, presence, crdt. Convex uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 12.0k GitHub stars. Liveblocks uses a freemium model with 4.6k GitHub stars.
Does Convex or Liveblocks have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Convex and Liveblocks offer a free plan.