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Convex vs hidane
Convex is a reactive backend database, not a drop-in Firestore emulator
ConvexReactive backend database for TypeScript apps
hidaneA Firestore emulator without Java, in one Rust binaryWhich to pick
Pick Convex if you want…
- Reactive TypeScript backend with built-in AI support
- Reactive TypeScript backend
- Integrations with TypeScript, Node.js or Stripe (on Convex's list, not hidane's)
Pick hidane if you want…
- Java-free Firestore emulation
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with firebase-admin (Node) (on hidane's list, not Convex's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Convex:Convex is a reactive, TypeScript-first backend platform offering database, functions, sync, search and AI-ready features.
- hidane:hidane is a Rust-based Firestore emulator that runs without Java.
- Best for
- Convex:Reactive TypeScript backend with built-in AI support
- hidane:Java-free Firestore emulation
- Who it’s for
- Convex:Developers building TypeScript apps, AI agents and real-time applications.
- hidane:Developers needing a local Firestore emulator without a JDK.
- Pricing
- Convex:Freemium
- hidane:Open source
- Plans
- Convex:Free $0 · Professional $25 per developer/month per month · Enterprise $2,500 monthly minimum per month
- hidane:—
- Open source
- Convex:Yes, 12,633 GitHub stars
- hidane:Yes, 3 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Convex:TypeScript, Node.js, Stripe, Twilio, PostHog, Workpool, Workflow, AI Gateway
- hidane:firebase-admin (Node)
Convex features
- Reactive database. ACID-compliant, type-safe database that updates clients in real time.
- End-to-end type safety. Ensures TypeScript types are enforced across schema, functions and client code.
- Automatic caching & scaling. Handles caching and scales automatically to support viral workloads.
- Real-time sync. Pushes data changes instantly to all connected users.
- Workpool background jobs. Runs model calls and jobs with retries, backoff and parallelism.
- Workflow engine. Multi-step processes that checkpoint, retry and resume automatically.
hidane features
- Single binary, no JVM. Runs as one Rust executable, eliminating the need for a Java runtime.
- Millisecond startup. Starts in ~5.5 ms and uses only 7.4 MiB of memory.
- Full protocol support. Implements gRPC, REST and WebChannel on a single port for all SDKs.
- Export/Import compatibility. Exports and imports data in the official emulator format.
- Parity testing. Validated against 28 recorded fixtures to match official emulator responses.
- Multiple install methods. Available via curl script, Homebrew, npm, cargo, Docker and binary releases.
Convex vs hidane FAQ
Is Convex or hidane free?+
Convex has a free plan and paid plans. hidane is free and open source.
Is Convex or hidane open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Convex (get-convex/convex-backend on GitHub) and hidane (hidane-dev/hidane on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license).
Do Convex and hidane integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Convex lists TypeScript, Node.js, Stripe, Twilio and 4 more; hidane lists firebase-admin (Node).
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