Serverless backend for real-time apps with built-in database and API.
Technical Overview & Architecture
Convex is a serverless platform designed to simplify the development of real-time applications by providing a fully managed backend infrastructure. It integrates a serverless database with real-time capabilities, allowing developers to build applications without managing servers or complex backend logic. Convex's architecture is built around a globally distributed, serverless database that automatically scales with demand, ensuring low-latency data access and real-time synchronization across clients. This makes it particularly suitable for collaborative applications, live dashboards, and any use case requiring instant data updates. The platform supports a variety of SDKs and languages, including JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, making it accessible to a wide range of developers. Convex provides a simple API for defining serverless functions that can be triggered by client-side events, enabling seamless integration with frontend applications. Its target audience includes frontend developers, full-stack engineers, and teams looking to accelerate the development of interactive web and mobile applications without the overhead of managing backend infrastructure.
Pricing Breakdown
Transparent tiers and feature allotments for engineering teams.
Free
- 1 GB storage
- 10,000 function calls/month
- Community support
Pro
- 50 GB storage
- 1,000,000 function calls/month
- Priority support
- Custom domains
Enterprise
- Unlimited storage
- Unlimited function calls
- Dedicated support
- SLA guarantees
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