Comparison

Backendless vs Convex

On the evidence we track, Convex leads this comparison with a composite score of 51/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Backendless43
Convex51
Score
Vioscale score
Backendless43 / 100low · 26%updating
Convex51 / 100medium · 53%updating
Pricing
Free tier
Backendless
Convex
Model
Backendlessfreemium
Convexfreemium
Price level
Backendlesslow
Convexlow
Transparent
Backendless
Convex
Integrations
Count
Backendless12
Convex5
Security
Disclosure policy
Backendless
Convex
Gdpr
Backendless
Convex
Hipaa
Backendless
Convex
Soc2
Backendless
Convex
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for backend as a service. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Database model
Backendless-
Convex-
Built in auth
Backendless-
Convex
Row level security
Backendless-
Convex-
File storage
Backendless-
Convex
Serverless functions
Backendless-
Convex
Edge functions
Backendless-
Convex-
Realtime subscriptions
Backendless-
Convex
API style
Backendless-
Convex-
Offline sync
Backendless-
Convex-
Vector AI support
Backendless-
Convex
Self hostable
Backendless-
Convex-
Deployment model
Backendless-
ConvexManaged saas only
Pricing model
Backendless-
ConvexTiered subscription

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Backendless

A no-code platform that provides a visual backend, real-time database, and API services for building applications. Features include codeless logic builders, user management, file storage, geolocation capabilities, and AI-powered workflow automation through FlowRunner.

Independently observed

Convex

Leader

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.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Backendless

HybridFree tier

Free tier available with 300 API calls/minute; paid Cloud plans with higher rate limits starting at Cloud 9 (600/min) and Cloud 99 (1200/min)

  • FreeFree
  • Cloud 9-
  • Cloud 99-
as of verify ↗

Convex

Leader
HybridFree tier

Free tier with usage-based metered overages on paid plans

  • FreeFree
  • Starter-
  • Starter Plus-
  • Professional-
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Backendless
Convex
iOS
Backendless
Convex
Android
Backendless
Convex
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Backendless
Convex
Self-hosted
Backendless
Convex
On-premise
Backendless
Convex

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Backendless

12 total
  • Thunkable
  • React JS
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • OpenAI
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • NativeScript
  • Google Play Store
  • Postman
  • Swagger
  • OpenAPI
Independently observed

Convex

Leader
5 total
  • PostHog
  • Cloudflare
  • Automerge
  • WorkOS
  • Mastra
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.