Pick Convex
Choose Convex if you value real-time reactive database and server functions in typescript.
Convex vs Firebase
Side-by-side comparison of pricing, features, and use cases to help you decide which fits your AI stack.
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Pick Firebase
Choose Firebase if you value firestore and realtime database and authentication.
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| Topic | Convex | Firebase |
|---|---|---|
| Category | ConvexBackend Platform | FirebaseBackend Platform |
| Best for | ConvexReactive backend platform with a real-time database and TypeScript server functions. | FirebaseGoogle app platform with databases, auth, hosting, and functions on pay-as-you-go pricing. |
| Pricing | Convex Professional$25/month Free option: Free (Starter). | Firebase Blaze (pay as you go)Usage-based Free option: Spark (free). |
| Free tier | ConvexYesFree (Starter) | FirebaseYesSpark (free) |
| Key features | Convex
| Firebase
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