How to Build Your Own Convex
Replace Convex with a custom build. The backend platform that keeps your app in sync
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 35 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 35 features
Integration(5 features)
Export data to Airbyte destinations
Import data from Airbyte sources
Integration with Fivetran for data pipelines
Data ingress and egress capabilities
Send and receive webhooks for external integrations
AI(4 features)
Generate high-quality Convex code with AI assistance
Kick off backend AI workflows integrated with LLMs
AI-powered Chef tool for generating Convex applications
Tokens for AI Chef code generation usage
Data Management(3 features)
Automatic backup of your database data
Backup and restore database functionality
Import data via CSV file upload
Deployment(3 features)
Use custom domains for your Convex backend
Self-host and develop locally with open source option
Deploy preview versions of your application for testing
Development(3 features)
Independent, modular TypeScript building blocks for your backend
Run custom Node.js actions in your backend
Express database schemas, queries, auth, and APIs entirely in pure TypeScript with full type safety
Monitoring(3 features)
Track and report application exceptions and errors
Monitor application health and performance insights
Stream and analyze application logs in real-time
Performance(3 features)
Built-in caching to optimize performance without manual cache invalidation
Database indexes for optimized query performance
Option for provisioned computing resources
Security(3 features)
Track and audit user actions and system changes
Built-in authentication with over 80+ OAuth integrations
Manage access control and permissions for team members
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 35 features at easy complexity.