Convex
Reactive backend platform
Reactive TypeScript backend with a database, server functions and realtime sync. Self-hostable (FSL license that converts to Apache-2.0).
Best for: TypeScript apps that need realtime data with minimal backend code
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- Pricing
- Professional $25/developer/mo; Starter $0 base plus pay-as-you-go
- Free tier
- Yes: Free plan with hard resource caps
- Open source
- Yes
- Last verified
- 2026-10-15
Score breakdown
- Fit for the use case22 / 25
- Vibe-coder friendliness13 / 15
- Output quality & reliability13 / 15
- Pricing & free tier12 / 15
- Ecosystem & integrations8 / 10
- Momentum8 / 10
- Code ownership & lock-in8 / 10
Why this score: Very agent-friendly (everything is TypeScript), realtime by default, self-hostable. FSL is source-available rather than OSI open source at first.
Based on desk research of official pricing pages and docs; see methodology.
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