Expo provides universal react native. Expo is generally best suited to smb teams and buyers. Expo is founded in 2015 and headquartered in Global.
Integrations: Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google
Support: Email|Live Chat|Documentation
Expo is one of 91 Mobile App Tools tools we track and compare on this site. Our editors currently rate it 4.5 out of 5, versus a 4.4/5 average across the category. On balance, its strongest points are easy integration and strong support, while the main trade-off buyers report is higher tiers cost more. Its feature set centers on API Access, Analytics, Automation, among others.
Expo is rated 4.5/5 by our editors, above the 4.4/5 average across the 91 Mobile App Tools tools we track. Pricing starts at $0/free on a freemium model, and a free tier is available. It integrates with tools including Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google. Support is offered via Email|Live Chat|Documentation.
If Expo isn't quite the right fit, these are the other Mobile App Tools tools we rate highest:
Flutter (rated 4.6/5) — Flutter provides google ui toolkit for apps. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly higher than Expo by our editors.
React Native (rated 4.5/5) — React Native provides javascript mobile framework. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated the same as Expo by our editors.
Ionic (rated 4.4/5) — Ionic provides hybrid mobile framework. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
Capacitor (rated 4.4/5) — Capacitor provides cross-platform runtime. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
Tauri (rated 4.4/5) — Tauri provides desktop and mobile builder. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
NativeScript (rated 4.3/5) — NativeScript provides open source mobile. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
Buildfire (rated 4.4/5) — Buildfire provides no-code mobile builder. Priced from $159/month, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
GoodBarber (rated 4.3/5) — GoodBarber provides mobile app builder. Priced from $32/month, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
AppMaster (rated 4.4/5) — AppMaster provides no-code app development. Priced from $69/month, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly lower than Expo by our editors.
Supabase (rated 4.6/5) — Supabase provides open source backend. Priced from $0/free, versus $0/free for Expo. Rated slightly higher than Expo by our editors.
Does Expo offer a free tier?
Expo offers a free tier alongside its paid plans. A free trial is available if you want to test it before committing.
How much does Expo cost?
Plans start at $0/free on a freemium pricing model.
What are Expo's standout features?
The features our editors flag most: API Access, Analytics, Automation, Integrations.
What do people like about Expo?
Reviewers most often point to: Easy integration; Strong support; Proven results.
What are the downsides of Expo?
The most commonly cited drawbacks are: Higher tiers cost more; Setup time.
What's a good Expo alternative?
For most buyers we'd point first to Flutter — see the full comparison above for how it stacks up on price and features.
Expo is worth considering if you're evaluating Mobile App Tools tools as a smb buyer. It's one of the higher-rated options we track in this category, so it's a reasonable starting point for a shortlist.Read the pros and cons above, and check the alternatives if you want a wider comparison before deciding.
If you're comparing more than one option in this space, it helps to write down the two or three requirements that actually matter for your team before you start reading reviews, since pricing pages and marketing copy tend to make every tool sound like the right fit on paper. Ask each vendor directly about contract length, cancellation terms, and what happens to your data if you switch providers later, and weigh that alongside the feature comparison above rather than the headline price alone. It's also worth checking recent user discussions on forums or review sites for anything that's changed since a vendor last updated their own marketing pages, since pricing, limits, and supported integrations can shift between major updates. A short trial period, where one is offered, is usually the fastest way to confirm a tool actually fits your workflow before you commit to a longer contract. It's also fine to start with whichever tool has the best free trial or lowest-commitment plan, use it for real work for a week or two, and only then decide whether to negotiate a longer contract — that's usually a better test than anything a comparison page, including this one, can tell you in advance.
