Convex

Convex is a cloud & hosting product operated by Convex, Inc.. This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the cloud & hosting category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Convex, Inc.
• Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States
• Public-market status: privately held; raised USD 26M Series A in 2024 (a16z, Greylock)
• Founded: 2021 (founded by ex-Dropbox engineers)
• Category: cloud & hosting
• Current tiers: Free Starter / Professional / Enterprise
• Anchor price (2026): Starter free (1M function calls/month); Professional USD 25/team/month + USD 2/GB storage; Enterprise custom

What is Convex?

Convex is a SaaS product that delivers its core workflow through a web app with per-seat billing and enterprise upgrades. Its product surface covers web app for the operator's core workflow alongside API and integrations with common business tools, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as mobile companion app.

Why choose Convex

Operator and ecosystem context

Convex is run by Convex, Inc. out of San Francisco, California, United States, established 2021 (founded by ex-Dropbox engineers). That matters because the cloud & hosting category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Free Starter for testing the service, Professional for everyday use, and Enterprise for power users or households. Anchor pricing for 2026: Starter free (1M function calls/month); Professional USD 25/team/month + USD 2/GB storage; Enterprise custom. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Convex for all-in renewal costs after taxes and FX conversion.

Product capabilities and integrations

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Convex is 2024-2025 expanded as the reactive serverless backend platform with TypeScript-first developer experience, native vector search, and real-time queries versus comparable serverless backend platforms in this category. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their cloud & hosting catalog on autopilot.

Convex features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• web app for the operator's core workflow
• API and integrations with common business tools
• mobile companion app
• team or workspace seats with role-based access
• audit log and admin controls on higher tiers
• standard support channels (email, in-app chat)

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Convex in the cloud & hosting category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Convex pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Convex in 2026: Starter free (1M function calls/month); Professional USD 25/team/month + USD 2/GB storage; Enterprise custom. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Convex apps and platform support

Surface availability for Convex can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Convex fits

Convex is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Teams who want a focused web app for the operator's category rather than building the workflow in-house — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants web app for the operator's core workflow from a cloud & hosting operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Free Starter / Professional / Enterprise) and willing to pay up for API and integrations with common business tools.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Convex and who runs it?

Convex is a cloud & hosting product operated by Convex, Inc. headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, founded 2021 (founded by ex-Dropbox engineers). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Convex cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Free Starter, Professional, Enterprise. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Starter free (1M function calls/month); Professional USD 25/team/month + USD 2/GB storage; Enterprise custom. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Convex?

Yes — Free Starter is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Convex available?

Availability follows the operator's licensing and service footprint anchored on San Francisco, California, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Convex apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 expanded as the reactive serverless backend platform with TypeScript-first developer experience, native vector search, and real-time queries versus comparable serverless backend platforms in this category. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Convex support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) Smart TV apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older devices may be deprecated in successive releases as the operator focuses engineering effort on supported platforms.

How do I cancel Convex?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Convex walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Convex offer a family or multi-user plan?

Family or multi-account structures depend on the tier. The Enterprise tier commonly adds multi-profile or multi-device support; the entry Free Starter tier may restrict simultaneous usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Convex worth it compared to cloud & hosting alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Convex reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Convex?

Subger's renewal tracker for Convex records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Convex

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (Starter free (1M function calls/month); Professional USD 25/team/month + USD 2/GB storage; Enterprise custom), choose the tier that matches your usage (Free Starter, Professional are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Convex for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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