# AWS Amplify vs Convex

| Attribute | AWS Amplify | Convex |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.8 (43% (low)) | 57.3 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"AWS 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. It is indexed under Backend As A Service.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","question":"What is AWS Amplify?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"AWS Amplify offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","question":"Is AWS Amplify free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"AWS Amplify supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","question":"What platforms does AWS Amplify support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for AWS Amplify, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","question":"Can AWS Amplify be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for AWS Amplify, including Amazon Cognito, AWS AppSync, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, CloudFront, Next.js and Nuxt, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","question":"What does AWS Amplify integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for AWS Amplify. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as AWS Amplify not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/trust-center/?nc1=f_cc","question":"What security certifications does AWS Amplify have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"AWS Amplify is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","question":"Where is AWS Amplify available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A database framework built on reactive patterns, enabling real-time data access in modern applications It is indexed under Backend As A Service.","source":"https://www.convex.dev","question":"What is Convex?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Convex offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Starter, Starter Plus and Professional. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.convex.dev/pricing/faq","question":"Is Convex free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Convex, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.convex.dev/pricing/faq","question":"Can Convex be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Convex, including PostHog, Cloudflare, Automerge, WorkOS, Mastra, LaunchDarkly and better-auth. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.convex.dev","question":"What does Convex integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for Convex. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Convex not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.convex.dev/security","question":"What security certifications does Convex have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | AWS 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 is a reactive backend platform that integrates database, serverless functions, workflow orchestration, real-time data synchronization, vector search, and file storage. It automatically handles scaling and caching while providing end-to-end type safety and is optimized for both human developers and AI agents. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"file_storage":true,"built_in_auth":true,"pricing_model":"tiered-subscription","self_hostable":true,"database_model":"proprietary","deployment_model":"managed-saas-only","vector_ai_support":true,"serverless_functions":true,"realtime_subscriptions":true}` |
| integrations.count | 13 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon Cognito"},{"name":"AWS AppSync"},{"name":"Amazon DynamoDB"},{"name":"AWS Lambda"},{"name":"Amazon S3"},{"name":"CloudFront"},{"name":"Next.js"},{"name":"Nuxt"},{"name":"TypeScript"},{"name":"Swift"},{"name":"Kotlin"},{"name":"Java"},{"name":"Git"}]` | `[{"name":"PostHog"},{"name":"Cloudflare"},{"name":"Automerge"},{"name":"WorkOS"},{"name":"Mastra"},{"name":"LaunchDarkly","native":true,"category":"feature_flags","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"better-auth","native":true,"category":"auth"},{"name":"Stripe","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Better Auth","native":false,"category":"auth"},{"name":"ProseMirror","native":false,"category":"collaboration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"OpenRouter","native":false,"category":"ai"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Usage-based","summary":"Standard/Large/XLarge build instances at $0.01-$0.10/minute; data storage $0.023/GB; transfer $0.15/GB; SSR requests $0.30/1M; duration $0.20/hour; WAF $15/month","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.01,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.025,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.1,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.023,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.15,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1000000,"unit":"requests"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.3,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.2,"currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":15,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ssr_requests":"500000/mo","data_storage_cdn":"5 GB/mo","data_transfer_out":"15 GB/mo","ssr_request_duration":"100 GB-hours/mo","build_minutes_standard":"1000/mo"}}],"summary":"Free 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","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/pricing/?nc=sn&loc=4","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:03:57.711Z"}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For side projects and startups","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$2,500/month minimum","features":["Custom deployments and workflows","SAML/SSO authentication","Dedicated databases","Service SLAs"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2500,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For teams turning traction into durable scale","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"developers":"1-50"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Custom MSA","Annual commit discounts","Bring your own cloud","SIEM integration"],"commitment":"annual","description":"For established products with custom contracts and higher SLAs","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"developers":"unlimited"}}],"addOns":[{"name":"Priority Support","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1000,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Premier Support","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2000,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier available. Business from $2,500/month. Usage-based metering from $0.04/deployment. Enterprise custom pricing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.convex.dev/enterprise/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T08:29:16.290Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2500,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":2500,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"PCI-DSS","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA/HITECH","status":"active"},{"name":"FedRAMP","status":"active"},{"name":"FIPS 140-3","status":"active"},{"name":"NIST 800-171","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://aws.amazon.com/security/?nc1=f_cc | - |

## Capabilities (Backend As A Service)

| Capability | AWS Amplify | Convex |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Database model | - | Proprietary |
| Built in auth | - | ✓ |
| Row level security | - | - |
| File storage | - | ✓ |
| Serverless functions | - | ✓ |
| Edge functions | - | - |
| Realtime subscriptions | - | ✓ |
| API style | - | - |
| Offline sync | - | - |
| Vector AI support | - | ✓ |
| Self hostable | - | ✓ |
| Deployment model | - | Managed saas only |
| Pricing model | - | Tiered subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:59:19.417Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*