Expo vs React Native Starter

Comparing the features of Expo to React Native Starter

Feature
Expo
React Native Starter

Capability Features

Advanced Charts Library
API and Hosting Analytics
App Store Submission
Built-in Monitoring
Calendar Application
Chat Application
Commercial Use Allowed
Core Technologies
BabelReactFlowReduxEcmascript 6
Customization with Plop
Deep Linking
Developer License Features
All Personal license featuresIntegration AssistancePremium Life-time support3 Months Free UpdatesSketch Premium ThemeEnterprise ApplicationsPaying users allowed
Enterprise Applications Allowed
Error Rate Monitoring
Expo Atlas
Expo Go Support
Expo Orbit
Expo SDK Libraries
100
GDPR Compliance
Google Play Submission
Integration Assistance
Modular Architecture
No Native Code Required
Open Source
4 unique pagesSupport via github issuesMultiple platforms supportOne color theme
Over-the-Air Updates
Personal License Features
All Free license featuresMore unique pagesMultiple color schemes1 Month Free UpdatesSketch files includedSingle ApplicationNon-paying users only
Platform Support
iOSAndroid
Premium Lifetime Support
Premium Sketch Theme
Premium Themes Included
6
Profile Page
Push Notifications
Ready-to-use Components
25+
Responsive Design
Signin/Signup Screens
Single Codebase
Sketch Files Included
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
Support via GitHub Issues
Supported Languages
JavaScriptReactKotlinSwift
Theme Names
BlueRedDarkFancyMaterialBusiness
UI Testing Ready
User Analytics
Workflow Automation

Integration Features

Analytics Integration
Google AnalyticsFirebase
Config Plugins
Content Providers Integration
WordPressYouTubeFacebook
Custom Backend Integration
Expo Modules API
Sign in via GitHub
Supported Platforms
AndroidiOSWeb

Limitation Features

Expo Usage
Non-commercial Use Limit
Single App Limit

Other Features

Discord Community
50000
GitHub Stars
40000
Meta Recommendation
Open Source Features
Projects Created
500000
User Base
3000000

Pricing Features

Developer License Price
$499.95
Enterprise Plan
Free Tier
Personal License Price
$99.95
Updates Developer License
3 month (free)6 months (+$9.95)12 months (+$14.95)
Updates Personal License
1 month (free)3 months (+$9.95)12 months (+$14.95)