Convex
Turso
| Feature | Convex | Turso |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $25/mo | Free / from $29/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | full-stack-developers, real-time-apps, startups, rapid-prototyping | edge-applications, serverless-developers, jamstack-apps, multi-tenant-saas |
| Founded | 2021 | 2022 |
| Real Time Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Serverless Functions | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authentication | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Edge Replication | ✗ | ✓ |
| Embedded Replicas | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sqlite Compatible | ✗ | ✓ |
| Branching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Point In Time Recovery | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Tenancy | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cli Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Convex Pros
- Real-time by default
- TypeScript-first
- Built-in auth and file storage
- Automatic caching
✗ Convex Cons
- Vendor lock-in
- Newer platform
- Limited to Convex runtime
✓ Turso Pros
- Sub-millisecond reads from edge locations
- SQLite-compatible with embedded replicas
- Generous free tier (9GB storage, 500 databases)
- Embedded replicas for zero-latency local reads
✗ Turso Cons
- Write operations still route to primary region
- Newer platform with smaller ecosystem
- SQLite limitations apply (no stored procedures)
The Verdict
Convex is built for full stack developers and real time apps, with a focus on real-time-database and serverless-functions. Turso targets edge applications and serverless developers and leads with edge-replication and embedded-replicas.
Pricing is close: Convex starts at $25/mo versus $29/mo for Turso — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Feature-wise, Turso offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Convex takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.