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Comparison

Convex vs Nhost

On the evidence we track, Nhost 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.

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Convex51
★Nhost59
Score
Vioscale score
Convex51 / 100medium · 53%
Nhost59 / 100medium · 61%
Pricing
Free tier
Convex✓
Nhost✓
Model
Convexfreemium
Nhostfreemium
Price level
Convexlow
Nhostmid
Starting price
Convex–
Nhost$25
Transparent
Convex–
Nhost✓
Integrations
Count
Convex5
Nhost7
Security
Disclosure policy
Convex✓
Nhost✓
Gdpr
Convex✓
Nhost✓
Hipaa
Convex✓
Nhost–
Soc2
Convex✓
Nhost✓
Reliability
Sla pct
Convex–
Nhost99.9
Market
Availability

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

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.

Independently observed

Nhost

Leader

A developer-focused backend-as-a-service platform that combines PostgreSQL, GraphQL APIs, user authentication, and serverless functions. Designed for rapid deployment and scaling from prototype to production without requiring infrastructure management.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

Convex

HybridFree tier

Free tier with usage-based metered overages on paid plans

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

Nhost

Leader
from $25/moSubscriptionFree tier

Free tier. From $25/mo with compute credits for production apps, $599/mo for team collaboration

  • StarterFree
    • 1 project limit (project pauses after 1 week inactivity)
    • 5 GB egress
    • Serverless Functions
    • Realtime APIs
    • Infrastructure as Code
    • +4 more
  • Pro$25/mo (includes $15 compute credits)
    • Everything in Starter, plus:
    • 10 GB database
    • 50 GB storage
    • 50 GB egress
    • Automated daily backups with 7-day retention
    • +6 more
  • Team$599/mo
    • Everything in Pro, plus:
    • SOC 2 Type II compliance
    • Email support SLA
    • Dedicated Discord channel
    • Connect to external databases
    • +1 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Everything in Team, plus:
    • Service Level Agreements
    • Dedicated technical account manager
    • Dedicated clusters (add-on)
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Convex–
Nhost✓
CLI
Convex–
Nhost✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Convex✓
Nhost✓
Self-hosted
Convex✗
Nhost✓
Hybrid
Convex✗
Nhost✓

Integrations

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

Convex

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

Nhost

Leader
7 total
  • OAuth providers
  • Social login providers
  • WebAuthn
  • WorkOS (Enterprise SSO)
  • Grafana
  • Git/GitHub
  • Stripe
Independently observed

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