A detailed comparison of Convex and Supabase to help you choose the right tool for your needs.
| Plan | Convex | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ Generous free tier | ✓ 500MB DB, 1GB storage, 50K auth users |
| Lowest Paid | $25/mo | $25/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom |
| Feature | Convex | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Reactive Database | ✓ | — |
| Server Functions | ✓ | — |
| Real-Time Sync | ✓ | — |
| File Storage | ✓ | — |
| Scheduling | ✓ | — |
| Authentication | ✓ | ✓ |
| Postgres database | — | ✓ |
| Realtime subscriptions | — | ✓ |
| Storage | — | ✓ |
| Edge functions | — | ✓ |
| Vector embeddings | — | ✓ |
| Row level security | — | ✓ |
| REST API | — | ✓ |
| GraphQL | — | ✓ |
| Dashboard | — | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.4 | ⭐ 4.6 |
Choose Convex if: You need developers building real-time collaborative applications. Convex excels with its real-time by default and typescript native.
Choose Supabase if: You need developers wanting an open-source backend with real postgres power. Supabase stands out with its generous free tier and real postgres.
Best free option: Both Convex and Supabase offer free tiers. Convex offers "Generous free tier" while Supabase offers "500MB DB, 1GB storage, 50K auth users".
It depends on your needs. Convex is better for developers building real-time collaborative applications, while Supabase is better for developers wanting an open-source backend with real postgres power. Both are excellent tools rated 4.4 and 4.6 respectively.
Convex starts at $25/mo while Supabase starts at $25/mo. Both offer free tiers.
Most tools offer import/export features to help you migrate. We recommend trying Supabase's free tier before fully committing to a switch.
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