BrowserStack vs Convex: Pricing Comparison (2026)
BrowserStack starts at $39/mo. Convex starts at $25/mo. Convex is $14/mo cheaper on the entry tier than BrowserStack.
See price history: BrowserStack · Convex
Cross-browser and mobile-device testing infrastructure used by 50K+ companies. Positioned as the alternative to maintaining a device lab or running your own Selenium grid. Distinctive for offering 3,500+ real browser/device combinations (not emulators) accessible via cloud within seconds. Priced $29-$149/parallel/mo across Live/Automate/App Automate tiers plus custom Enterprise. Founded 2011 in Mumbai/San Francisco, $200M Series B at $4B valuation (2021). Standard among QA teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Wells Fargo, Under Armour.
Reactive backend platform positioned as the alternative to Firebase for TypeScript developers who want end-to-end type safety + real-time subscriptions without configuring WebSockets. Distinctive per-developer pricing ($25/dev/mo Professional) instead of usage-based — predictable bills regardless of data volume or query count. Free tier is generous for solo projects. Popular with venture-backed startups building interactive AI/collaboration apps.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | BrowserStack monthly | BrowserStack annual | Convex monthly | Convex annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live / Free | 39 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Automate / Professional | 199 | 149 | 25 | 25 |
| 3 | App Automate / Enterprise | 199 | 149 | custom | custom |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | — |
What each is best for
Cross-browser and mobile-device testing infrastructure used by 50K+ companies. Positioned as the alternative to maintaining a device lab or running your own Selenium grid. Distinctive for offering 3,500+ real browser/device combinations (not emulators) accessible via cloud within seconds. Priced $29-$149/parallel/mo across Live/Automate/App Automate tiers plus custom Enterprise. Founded 2011 in Mumbai/San Francisco, $200M Series B at $4B valuation (2021). Standard among QA teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Wells Fargo, Under Armour.
Reactive backend platform positioned as the alternative to Firebase for TypeScript developers who want end-to-end type safety + real-time subscriptions without configuring WebSockets. Distinctive per-developer pricing ($25/dev/mo Professional) instead of usage-based — predictable bills regardless of data volume or query count. Free tier is generous for solo projects. Popular with venture-backed startups building interactive AI/collaboration apps.
At a glance
| BrowserStack | Convex | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Entry price | $39/mo | $25/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | — |
| Last verified | August 12, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified August 12, 2026. Tracked daily.