Convex
Open-source reactive database that keeps your web and mobile apps in sync. Write everything in TypeScript with built-in auth, cron jobs, and AI integration.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/get-convex/convex-backend or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AppWrite.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in subscriptions
Convex FAQ
Common questions
Is Convex free and open source?+
Convex is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source reactive database that keeps your web and mobile apps in sync. Write everything in TypeScript with built-in auth, cron jobs, and AI integration.
What paid software does Convex replace?+
Convex serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: AppWrite, Fauna, Firebase, MongoDB, Supabase, saving up to $125/month ($1,500/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Convex?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/get-convex/convex-backend or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Convex?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed AppWrite.