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Convex vs Rustable
Convex provides a reactive backend database for TypeScript apps, not a desktop client.
ConvexReactive backend database for TypeScript apps
RustableRustable is an open-source, native database client. Written in Rust.Which to pick
Pick Convex if you want…
- Reactive TypeScript backend with built-in AI support
- Reactive TypeScript backend
Pick Rustable if you want…
- Native Rust-based DB client
- A free, open-source tool
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- What it is
- Convex:Convex is a reactive, TypeScript-first backend platform offering database, functions, sync, search and AI-ready features.
- Rustable:Rustable is an open-source, native database client built in Rust and compiled to WebAssembly.
- Best for
- Convex:Reactive TypeScript backend with built-in AI support
- Rustable:Native Rust-based DB client
- Who it’s for
- Convex:Developers building TypeScript apps, AI agents and real-time applications.
- Rustable:Developers who need a fast, lightweight desktop client for SQL and Redis databases.
- Pricing
- Convex:Freemium
- Rustable:Open source
- Plans
- Convex:Free $0 · Professional $25 per developer/month per month · Enterprise $2,500 monthly minimum per month
- Rustable:—
- Open source
- Convex:Yes, 12,633 GitHub stars
- Rustable:Yes, 4 GitHub stars
- Works with
- Convex:TypeScript, Node.js, Stripe, Twilio, PostHog, Workpool, Workflow, AI Gateway
- Rustable:—
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.
Rustable features
- Multi-DB support. Connect to PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, MariaDB and Redis from one workspace.
- SSH tunnels. Built-in SSH tunneling for secure remote connections (macOS/Linux).
- GPU UI. egui-powered UI renders at monitor refresh rate for smooth scrolling and resizing.
- Virtualized rows. Rows are virtualized and work is off the UI thread for reduced latency.
- Saved queries. Create, edit and review queries before committing changes.
- Cross-platform binaries. Native executables for macOS (Apple Silicon), Windows x64 and Linux x64.
Convex vs Rustable FAQ
Is Convex or Rustable free?+
Convex has a free plan and paid plans. Rustable is free and open source.
Is Convex or Rustable open source?+
Yes, both are open source: Convex (get-convex/convex-backend on GitHub) and Rustable (RustableApp/Rustable on GitHub, MIT license).
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