Convex alternatives
Reactive backend platform with a document database, server functions, and realtime sync.
Convex compared with its alternatives on free plan, learning curve and setup time
 ConvexThis toolReactive backend platform with a document database, server functions, and realtime sync. | Yes | Medium | Minutes to get started |
 FirebaseGoogle's app development platform with auth, Firestore, hosting, and serverless functions. | Yes | Easy | 5-15 minutes for basic setup |
 SupabaseOpen-source Firebase alternative with PostgreSQL, auth, storage, and realtime APIs. | Yes | Medium | 5-10 minutes |
 AdobeSoftware company behind Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and the Creative Cloud suite. | Yes | Advanced | — |
 AndroidGoogle mobile operating system and developer platform for apps and devices. | Yes | Easy | — |
 AppleTechnology company platform spanning macOS, iOS, and developer ecosystems. | No | Easy | — |
| Yes | Easy | — | |
 CiscoWorldwide technology leader trusted by 99% of the Fortune 500 and over 1 million customers globally. | — | Advanced | — |
 GoogleGoogle — google platform and services for production software teams. | Yes | Easy | — |
 HubSpotAll-in-one customer platform for marketing, sales, service, and CRM with AI agents. | Yes | Medium | Varies by plan; free tier instant, Starter/Professional require onboarding |
 JetBrainsSoftware vendor specializing in intelligent development tools for software developers and teams. | Yes | Medium | — |
 Jetbrains SpaceSoftware vendor specializing in intelligent development tools for software developers and teams. | Yes | Medium | — |
 MetaParent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp social product ecosystems. | Yes | Easy | — |
How these alternatives were chosen
Tools Convex names as alternatives that this directory also publishes, followed by others in Platform. The order is not a ranking, and "—" means we have not checked that field — not that the answer is no.
Convex also lists AWS AppSync, Hasura, MongoDB Realm as alternatives. Those are not in this directory yet, so there is nothing to compare — and nothing to link to.