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Convex alternatives

All gas, no breakages — here's what to use instead, including the version you build yourself.

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$25/dev/mo

Alternative #1

Vibe code your own Convex

Build a simple single-tenant reactive CRUD wrapper instead, but keep paying for Convex if you need its distributed reactive engine. Score: 12/100 (Don't bother).

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