Which is cheaper, Convex or Upstash?

Upstash is 2.5x cheaper than Convex. Convex starts at $0/mo, Upstash starts at $0/mo.

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 Upstash?

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

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Convex vs Upstash

Database

Convex

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

Switching Cost: significant

Upstash

← More affordable

Serverless Redis and Kafka with per-request pricing and global replication

Switching Cost: drop-in

Analysis

Price sensitivity favors Upstash, which costs about 2.5x less than Convex.

Pricing philosophy differs — Convex charges per-seat, but Upstash takes a usage-based approach.

Price-conscious teams should choose Upstash — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Bottom Line

Price-conscious teams should choose Upstash — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.5x

Upstash is cheaper by $15/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Upstash

Lower switching costs for easier migration

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