Ionic Framework vs Expo

Comparing the features of Ionic Framework to Expo

Feature
Ionic Framework
Expo

Capability Features

API and Hosting Analytics
App Store Submission
Built-in Monitoring
CLI Installation
Cloud Build & Deploy
Component Customization
Cross-platform UI
Custom Plugin API
Custom Styled Inputs
Deep Linking
Documentation and Tutorials
Enhanced Accessibility
Error Rate Monitoring
Expo Atlas
Expo Go Support
Expo Orbit
Expo SDK Libraries
100
Fine-grained Focus Control
GDPR Compliance
Google Play Submission
Ionic CLI
Keyboard & Touch Input
Light & Dark Mode
Multi-Option Selection
Multi-Thumb Sliders
Native API Access via Plugins
Native Look and Feel
No Native Code Required
On-Device Hot Refresh
Over-the-Air Updates
Performance Optimization
Programmatic Control
Progressive Web App Support
Push Notifications
RTL Direction Support
Screen Reader Accessibility
Single Codebase
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
Supported Languages
JavaScriptReactKotlinSwift
UI Components
SliderAlertChipCheckboxToggleInputAction SheetCalendarModalProgress BarFilesystemCameraShare
User Analytics
Workflow Automation

Integration Features

Capacitor Plugin Support
FilesystemCameraShareCustom Plugins
Config Plugins
Expo Modules API
Framework Integrations
ReactAngularVueNone
Platform Support
iOSAndroidWebPWA
Supported Platforms
AndroidiOSWeb
VS Code Extension

Limitation Features

No Pricing Plan Shown

Other Features

Community Engagement
ForumDiscordTwitterGitHub
Community Meetups
100+
Discord Community
50000
GitHub Stars
49000
40000
Meta Recommendation
Monthly npm Installs
15000000
Open Source Features
Projects Created
500000
Twitter Followers
123000
User Base
3000000

Pricing Features

Enterprise Plan
Free Tier