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Looking for something like Convex? Here are 18 indie and early-stage developer tools tools people compare it to — ranked by shared features and community upvotes.

1

Encore

The backend framework for building apps
Freemium ▲ 50
2

Nhost

The open-source Firebase alternative with GraphQL
Freemium ▲ 56
3

Formspark

Form backends without a server
Freemium ▲ 54
4

PocketBase

Open-source backend in a single file
Open source ▲ 53
5

InstantDB

A real-time database for modern apps
Freemium ▲ 52
6

PostTo

Turn any HTML form into email
Freemium ▲ 50
7

Appwrite

Open-source backend for developers
Open source ▲ 44
8

Drizzle ORM

The TypeScript ORM that feels like SQL
Open source ▲ 40
9

PartyKit

Build real-time, multiplayer apps
Freemium ▲ 39
10

Directus

Instant app backend for any SQL database
Open source ▲ 36
11

Dozer

Real-time data APIs from any source
Open source ▲ 34
12

Val Town

Write and deploy code in the cloud
Freemium ▲ 31
13

Liveblocks

Add real-time collaboration to your product
Freemium ▲ 29
14

Basin

Spam-free form endpoints
Freemium ▲ 28
15

tiun

Payments backend for indie hackers
Freemium ▲ 14
16

Formcarry

A form backend for developers
Freemium ▲ 5
17

Restate

Durable execution for resilient services
Open source ▲ 1
18

Data Extractor

Pull structured data out of messy text and files
Free ▲ 127

Comparing two of these? See Convex vs Encore side by side →

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Convex?

Encore is the top-ranked alternative to Convex on Ignlab Launch, based on shared features and community upvotes. See the full ranked list above for 17 more options.

Are there free alternatives to Convex?

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