Convex vs Heroku
ConvexBackend-as-a-Service
HerokuCloud Hosting
Convex Backend-as-a-Service The backend platform that keeps your app in sync. | Heroku Cloud Hosting Focus on apps, not ops. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Backend-as-a-Service | Cloud Hosting |
| What it is | Convex is a full-stack backend platform combining a real-time transactional database, server functions, scheduling, and file storage in a single managed service with end-to-end TypeScript type safety. | Heroku is a cloud platform as a service (PaaS) that enables developers to build, run, and scale applications without managing infrastructure. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free: Generous free tier for small apps and side projects Professional: $25/month - Higher limits, team features Enterprise: $10K+/month - Dedicated hardware, SSO, SLA | Eco: $5/month - 1,000 dyno hours shared Basic: $7/month per dyno Standard: $25-50/month per dyno Performance: $250-500/month per dyno Enterprise: Custom pricing |
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Free plan · Free trial | Free plan |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2021 | 2007 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | San Francisco, California |
| Featured clients | Y Combinator startups, Replicate, Neo | Toyota, Citrix, Macy's |