Convex

The open-source reactive database for app developers.

5.0•51 reviews•

905 followers

The open-source reactive database for app developers.

5.0•51 reviews•

905 followers

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Databases and backend frameworks

Convex is the open source, reactive database where queries are TypeScript code running right in the database that keeps you focused on your product. Use our realtime database to build apps that are reactive by default. Integrate OpenAI into your workflows with builtin functions, scheduling, and vector search.

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5.0

Based on 51 reviews

Review Convex?

Reviewers consistently praise Convex for making backend work feel simpler and faster, especially for real-time apps. Users and founders alike highlight instant syncing, smooth setup, strong docs, and a responsive team, with several saying it reduced infrastructure overhead and sped up shipping. Makers of Brew and Fastlane describe it as easier than traditional database tools or Supabase-style setups, while users say it works particularly well for solo developers and frontend-heavy teams.

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developer experience (7)

real-time data synchronization (7)

fast performance (6)

affordable pricing (3)

reactive database (3)

easy integration (2)

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easy to use (1)fast performance (6)easy integration (2)affordable pricing (3)

When I was learning databases and struggling to integrate them real-time, Convex was the only product which made it easy to understand: I found their docs to be the most straightforward and easy to understand. To make things even better, amazing customer-service and very affordable too. I only used their product for sometime but I do remember how genuine their product and team really was. Best wishes and good vibes always!

What needs improvement

Didn't stay that long but overall really couldn't find any problems based on my limited proficiency with databases at that time.

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used Convex to build KanaSensei

•5 reviews

Convex for the whole backend. No separate database, no API layer to maintain, auth built in — I just write functions and call them. For a one-person team it basically replaced a whole backend stack. Couldn't have shipped this fast without it.

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19h ago

used Convex to build Clipwing Autopilot

•4 reviews

Easy deployments and built-in realtime that works without any issues

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6d ago