Convex vs. Python vs. SAMS vs. Xano Comparison Chart

Convex is an open source, reactive backend platform that enables developers to build full-stack applications entirely in TypeScript. It offers a document-relational database where queries and mutations are written in TypeScript, ensuring end-to-end type safety and seamless integration with frontend code. Convex's libraries maintain real-time synchronization between the frontend, backend, and database state without the need for manual state management, cache invalidation, or WebSockets. It includes built-in support for cloud functions, scheduling, authentication, file storage, and a variety of components that can be added with a simple npm i command. Developers can define their entire backend, including database schemas, queries, and APIs, in code, which is typechecked and autocompleted, and can be generated by AI with high accuracy. Convex's architecture ensures that all transactions are serializable, providing strong consistency guarantees and eliminating race conditions.

SAMS™ is the next-generation, integrated Screening Solution for all Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Screening needs. Our proprietary database comprises 600+ global/regional Sanctions and Watchlists, 5 million+ PEP entries, and Adverse Media from 55,000+ sources in 50+ languages, updated in near real-time. It also has the flexibility to add other 3rd party or internal databases. SAMS™ is powered by intuitive workflows designed by leading industry experts and automates initial customer screening and ongoing monitoring processes. It has been designed with robust checks and controls, a complete audit trail for regulatory reporting, and powerful visualization capabilities to aid decision-making.