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Convex vs Supabase
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| Fact | Convex | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 13k | 111k |
| Latest | precompiled-2026-09-28-5c7cb5b | v1.26.08 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 32 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 96+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Firebase. Alternatives to Firebase →
Full replacementConvexA reactive database with server functions in TypeScript, file storage and auth.
Full replacementSupabasePostgres with auth, storage, realtime, edge functions and generated APIs.
Convex
- precompiled-2026-10-05-eb597072026-10-05Precompiled 2026-10-05-eb59707pre-release
- precompiled-2026-10-02-c449d752026-10-02Precompiled 2026-10-02-c449d75pre-release
- precompiled-2026-10-01-729aa1c2026-10-01Precompiled 2026-10-01-729aa1cpre-release
- precompiled-2026-10-01-4f87cc32026-10-01Precompiled 2026-10-01-4f87cc3pre-release
- precompiled-2026-10-01-689f8f32026-10-01Precompiled 2026-10-01-689f8f3pre-release
Convex
unsigned The latest release, precompiled-2026-09-28-5c7cb5b, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Supabase
✓ signed The latest release, v1.26.08, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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