Which is cheaper, Convex or Neon?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Convex have a free tier?

Yes, Convex offers a free tier with developers: 6, functionCallsPerMonth: 1000000, databaseStorageGb: 0.5, fileStorageGb: 1, databaseIoGbPerMonth: 1, dataEgressGbPerMonth: 1, deployments: 40.

What is the switching cost between Convex and Neon?

Convex has significant switching cost. Neon has drop-in switching cost. Neon is easier to switch away from.

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Convex vs Neon

Database

Convex

Reactive backend platform with real-time sync, server functions, and integrated database

Switching Cost: significant

Neon

Serverless Postgres platform with autoscaling, branching, and scale-to-zero

Switching Cost: drop-in

Analysis

You'll notice different pricing structures: per-seat for Convex versus usage-based for Neon.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Bottom Line

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Neon

Lower switching costs for easier migration

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