AWS Amplify vs Convex
On the evidence we track, AWS Amplify leads this comparison with a composite score of 59/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for backend as a service. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
AWS Amplify
LeaderAWS Amplify provides a complete development environment combining frontend hosting with managed backend services. Developers can deploy web applications using popular frameworks, build secure APIs, manage authentication and data, and create native iOS and Android apps without needing deep cloud infrastructure expertise.
Convex
Convex is a comprehensive backend-as-a-service platform that provides database, serverless functions, workflows, real-time sync, search, and file storage capabilities, all with TypeScript support and end-to-end type safety.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
AWS Amplify
LeaderFree tier with per-unit metering. New AWS customers receive $200 free tier credits. Examples: $8.08/month for small apps, $66/month for high-traffic apps
- Usage-basedFree
Convex
Free tier with usage-based metered overages on paid plans
- FreeFree
- Starter-
- Starter Plus-
- Professional-
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
AWS Amplify
Leader- Amazon Cognito
- AWS AppSync
- Amazon DynamoDB
- AWS Lambda
- Amazon S3
- CloudFront
- Next.js
- Nuxt
- TypeScript
- Swift
- Kotlin
- Java
- Git
Convex
- PostHog
- Cloudflare
- Automerge
- WorkOS
- Mastra
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.