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Convex vs Supabase

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
Convex: Reactive backend-as-a-service
Supabase: Open source Firebase alternative
Pricing Model
Convex: freemium
Supabase: freemium
Starting Price
Convex: $25/mo
Supabase: $25/mo
Free Plan
Convex: Yes
Supabase: Yes
GitHub Stars
Convex: 12.0k
Supabase: 105.0k
npm Downloads/wk
Convex: 810.0k
Supabase: 20.7M
GitHub Forks
Convex: 751
Supabase: 12.9k
Open Issues
Convex: 192
Supabase: 1.1k
Tags
Convex: baas, reactive, typescript, sync
Supabase: postgresql, baas, realtime, open-source

Convex vs Supabase: which to choose

Supabase has the larger community with 105.0k GitHub stars against 12.0k for Convex, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose Convex if you lean toward baas and reactive; choose Supabase if postgresql 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 Supabase better?

It depends on your priorities. Convex has 12.0k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Supabase has 105.0k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is Convex cheaper than Supabase?

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

What are the main differences between Convex and Supabase?

Convex is tagged as baas, reactive, typescript while Supabase is tagged as postgresql, baas, realtime. Convex uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 12.0k GitHub stars. Supabase uses a freemium model with 105.0k GitHub stars.

Does Convex or Supabase have a free plan?

Yes, both Convex and Supabase offer a free plan.

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