Expo Pricing 2026: Free, Starter, Production, Enterprise
A November 2026 guide to Expo pricing: the free open-source SDK, Expo Build, Submit and Update (formerly EAS), Free, Starter, Production and Enterprise plans, build credit, update MAUs, concurrency, Observe events and alternatives.
Published <time datetime="2026-11-10">November 10, 2026</time> · Last updated <time datetime="2026-11-10">November 10, 2026</time>
Expo Pricing: The Short Answer
Expo itself is free. The Expo SDK and framework are open source under the MIT license. What costs money is Expo services, the cloud platform formerly called EAS, which builds, submits, updates and monitors your app. Plans are Free ($0), Starter ($19 a month plus usage), Production ($199 a month plus usage) and custom Enterprise.
Quick answer: How much does Expo cost? $0 for the SDK. Expo services are free for 15 Android and 15 iOS builds a month, $19 a month with $45 of build credit on Starter, and $199 a month with $225 of build credit on Production. Prices are from Expo's pricing page, checked November 10, 2026.
Expo Services Plans Compared
| Plan | Price | Builds | Updates | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 15 Android and 15 iOS builds, low-priority queue, 45-minute timeout | 1,000 MAUs | 60 minutes of CI/CD Workflows, 25 projects |
| Starter | $19 a month plus usage | $45 of build credit, high-priority queue, large workers | 3,000 MAUs | 50 projects |
| Production | $199 a month plus usage | $225 of build credit, 15 concurrencies | 50,000 MAUs | Priority support, SSO, 10 environments, SOC 2 report |
| Enterprise | Custom | From $1,000 of build credit, 20 concurrencies | Volume pricing | SLAs, security questionnaires |
Every plan includes Expo Build, Expo Submit, Expo Update and CI/CD Workflows, and submitting to the App Store and Google Play.
What "Plus Usage" Means
On Starter and Production, the plan fee includes build credit. When you use more than that credit, extra builds are charged at usage rates. Updates are limited by monthly active users, so an app that grows past 3,000 MAUs on Starter needs Production or pays for more. Extra concurrencies cost $50 each.
Expo warns that at peak times the Free plan's low-priority queue can mean waits of 90 minutes or more, which is the main reason solo developers move to Starter.
Expo Renamed EAS
Expo services were called EAS (Expo Application Services). Each service dropped the EAS prefix, so EAS Build is now Expo Build and EAS Update is Expo Update. The eas CLI and eas.json config keep their names.
Other Costs to Budget For
Expo does not cover Apple's or Google's fees. Publishing on the App Store needs an Apple Developer Program membership at $99 a year, and Google Play has a one-time registration fee. See our guide to Apple developer account cost.
Is Expo Worth It?
For a React Native developer, the free SDK plus Free services is enough to build and ship a first app. Starter at $19 is worth it once queue times slow you down. Production is for teams with many builds and tens of thousands of users receiving over-the-air updates.
Expo Alternatives
| Option | Price | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Expo | SDK free, services from $0 | React Native apps for iOS and Android |
| Xcode with Swift | Free, plus $99 a year Apple membership | Native Apple apps, needs a Mac |
| FlutterFlow | From $39 a month ($29 yearly) | Visual Flutter app builder |
| Superapp | See superapp.dev | Native Apple apps without code |
See our list of Expo alternatives and native Swift vs React Native. Expo is for developers who write React Native code. As a disclosure, Superapp is our product, so weigh this accordingly. Superapp turns a plain-English description into a native Swift app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac, or a website or web app, and prepares the App Store submission. It does not build Android apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Expo free? Yes. The Expo SDK is open source under the MIT license, and Expo services have a Free plan with 15 Android and 15 iOS builds a month.
How much does Expo Starter cost? $19 a month plus usage, with $45 of build credit and updates to 3,000 monthly active users.
How much does Expo Production cost? $199 a month plus usage, with $225 of build credit, 15 concurrencies and updates to 50,000 monthly active users.
What is EAS? EAS, or Expo Application Services, is the old name for Expo services. EAS Build is now Expo Build and EAS Update is Expo Update.
Does Expo charge for over-the-air updates? Updates are included up to a monthly active user limit: 1,000 on Free, 3,000 on Starter and 50,000 on Production.
Why are Expo free builds slow? Free builds use a low-priority queue, and Expo says waits can pass 90 minutes at peak times. Paid plans use the high-priority queue.
Does Expo include the Apple developer fee? No. You still need an Apple Developer Program membership at $99 a year to publish on the App Store.
Can I submit to the App Store with Expo Free? Yes. Expo Submit to the App Store and Google Play is included on every plan.