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Convex

Reactive backend platform providing a global reactive database, serverless functions, vector search, and AI agent components to build scalable, full‑stack JavaScript/TypeScript applications with real-time sync and automatic caching.

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Key Features

  • Reactive Database

    Automatic dependency tracking that pushes real‑time updates to clients.

  • Serverless Functions

    Node/JS functions with automatic caching, crons, webhooks, and high concurrency.

  • Vector & Text Search

    Built‑in vector storage and RAG support for LLM augmentation and search.

  • Chef AI Generation

    AI‑powered app generation to scaffold full‑stack backends and flows.

  • File Storage & Auth

    Secure file hosting with built‑in authentication and team permissions.

  • AI Agent Components

    Manage agent threads, messages, and hybrid search for agent workflows.

  • Multi‑Language Support

    Integrates with JS/TS, Python, Rust and React ecosystems.

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Why Choose Convex

  • AI‑Native Backend:

    Optimized for LLMs with vector DB, RAG, agents and evals to power AI-generated backends.
  • Real‑Time Reactivity:

    Automatic dependency tracking updates UIs without manual WebSocket handling.
  • Code‑First Simplicity:

    Define backend and deploy from code with deploy previews and insights dashboard.
  • Cost‑Effective Scaling:

    Generous free tier, startup credits, and usage-based pricing to avoid infra overhead.

Pricing

Free & Starter: $0/month with limited resources (1–6 developers, 40 deployments, 1M function calls/month, 85k Chef tokens). Professional: $25/developer/month with higher limits. Usage-based overages apply (per‑million function call and token rates) and startup credits are available.

About Convex

Reactive backend platform providing a global reactive database, serverless functions, vector search, and AI agent components to build scalable, full‑stack JavaScript/TypeScript applications with real-time sync and automatic caching.

What Convex Does

Convex provides a global reactive database and serverless functions to power full‑stack applications. Developers define data and business logic in code (TypeScript/JS), and clients auto‑sync in real time, reducing manual subscription and caching work.

The platform includes built‑in vector and text search, RAG support, AI Chef app generation, and AI agent components for message threads and hybrid search. It offers file storage, authentication, team permissions, and high concurrency function execution.

Use cases include AI‑powered apps, real‑time collaboration, social messaging, and AI coding platforms that require fast vector search, agent orchestration, and scalable backend services.

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Pros & Cons

  • AI & Reactivity

    Combines vector search and agent features with automatic UI reactivity.

  • Generous free tier

    Supports prototypes with function call and Chef token allotments.

  • Pay‑as‑you‑go

    Usage-based pricing allows incremental scaling without heavy infra costs.

  • Developer friendly

    TypeScript-first, multi-framework integration and simple deploy workflow.

  • Free limits

    Starter caps (developers, deployments, storage) may require upgrades for production.

  • Overage costs

    Per‑million function call and token overages can accumulate for growing projects.

  • Team restrictions

    Free plan limits developer seats; Professional seat pricing applies for larger teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the free tier good for?

The free tier supports personal projects and prototypes with limited resources: 1–6 developers, 40 deployments, 1M function calls monthly and 85k Chef tokens, suitable for testing and early development.

Does Convex support AI features?

Yes. Convex supports AI features including Chef AI app generation, built‑in vector and text search, RAG workflows, and AI agent components for building agent-driven applications.

Is there a startup program?

Yes. Convex offers a startup program with up to one year free on Professional, no seat fees during the program, plus usage discounts up to $30k for eligible startups.

What languages and frameworks are supported?

Convex supports JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, React Native, Node.js, Python, Rust, and access via HTTP APIs for broad integration.

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