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TiDB vs Convex: GitHub, npm & hiring signals

A live, signal-by-signal comparison of TiDB and Convex — GitHub stars, npm downloads, and how many of the 27 public signal sources Sigmon can track for each. Numbers below are detected right now.

TiDB

pingcap

Top-repo stars
40.5k
npm/wk
5
Trackable sources
27/27
Domain
pingcap.com

The team behind TiDB TiKV, an open source MySQL compatible HTAP database

Full TiDB signal breakdown

Convex

get-convex

Top-repo stars
12.5k
npm/wk
1.0M
Trackable sources
27/27
Domain
convex.dev

The open-source reactive database for app developers.

Full Convex signal breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Is TiDB or Convex more popular?
By GitHub stars, TiDB currently leads Convex (40.5k vs 12.5k). Stars are only one signal — Sigmon also tracks npm downloads, release velocity and hiring so you can judge momentum, not just size.
How do TiDB and Convex compare?
This page puts TiDB and Convex side by side on the signals that predict momentum: GitHub stars and release cadence, npm download trend, hiring activity and pricing changes — refreshed weekly.
Can I track both TiDB and Convex?
Yes. Add both to Sigmon free and get a single weekly brief covering every move either one makes — releases, pricing changes, funding and hiring.