Expo Alternatives

Expo is described as 'An open-source platform for making universal native apps with React. Expo runs on Android, iOS, and the web' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Expo for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, SaaS, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Expo alternative is Android Studio, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Expo are Bubble, MIT App Inventor, FlutterFlow and Basic4Android.

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An open-source platform for making universal native apps with React. Expo runs on Android, iOS, and the web.

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Expo alternatives page was last updated Feb 12, 2025
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  1. Android Studio icon

    Android Studio

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    Android Studio is a new Android development environment based on IntelliJ IDEA. Similar to Eclipse with Android Development Tools for Eclipse, Android Studio provides...

    76 Android Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Android Studio screenshot 1

    Android Studio Features

    1.  Android Development
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Java IDE
    4.  Integrated Android Emulator
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Code Completion
    8.  Java based
    9.  Xterm emulation

    Android Studio VS Expo

     

    • Android Studio is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Expo.

    • Android Studio is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Expo.

    • Android Studio is Free and Open SourceExpo is Freemium and Open Source
  2. Bubble icon

    Bubble

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    Design, build, and deploy web applications effortlessly with Bubble's no-code platform. Use the drag-and-drop editor, AI-driven page generator, and built-in database. Suitable for enterprise teams or solo entrepreneurs, allowing scalable creation without any coding expertise.

    188 Bubble alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Bubble screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Scalable

    Features

    1.  Web-Database
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Drag and Drop Design
    4.  API Integration
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Visual Programming
    8.  Visual design
    9.  Unlimited hosting
    10.  Database Publishing
    11.  AI-Powered

    Bubble VS Expo

     

    • Bubble is the most popular Web-based alternative to Expo.

    • Bubble is Freemium and ProprietaryExpo is Freemium and Open Source
  4. MIT App Inventor icon

    MIT App Inventor

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    App Inventor for Android is an application originally provided by Google and now maintained by the MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It allows anyone, including people unfamiliar with computer programming, to create software applications for the Android operating...

    49 MIT App Inventor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    MIT App Inventor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Blocks
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Scratch-Block programming
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Portable
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Building blocks
    10.  Source code history
    11.  Online Editing
    12.  Cloud coding

    MIT App Inventor VS Expo

     
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    Adalo icon
    Adalo

    Empower creators with a no-code platform using drag & drop for custom apps. Design for iOS, Android, or web, and publish directly to app stores or websites with full customization integration options.

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    FlutterFlow

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    A web and app development platform with an intuitive, no-code visual builder that also enables developers through extensible components and the ability to add custom code. Under the hood, FlutterFlow uses Google's .

    89 FlutterFlow alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPad
    FlutterFlow screenshot 1

    FlutterFlow Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Gui Builder

    FlutterFlow VS Expo

     

    • FlutterFlow is the most popular iPad alternative to Expo.

    • FlutterFlow is the most popular commercial alternative to Expo.

    • FlutterFlow is Paid and ProprietaryExpo is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Basic4Android icon

    Basic4Android

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    Basic4android is Simple and powerful RAD tool for developing native Android applications without time-consuming Java / Eclipse programming .

    35 Basic4Android alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Basic4Android screenshot 1

    Basic4Android Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Rad
    3.  GUI Designer

    Basic4Android VS Expo

     
  8. Thunkable icon

    Thunkable

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    Thunkable is a powerful drag-and-drop app builder made by two of the first MIT engineers on MIT App Inventor.

    85 Thunkable alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Website

    Properties

    1.  Configurable

    Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Visual Programming
    3.  Integrated into iOS
    4.  Material design
    5.  Camera capturing
    6.  AdMob adverts
    7. Google Maps icon  Google Maps integration

    Thunkable VS Expo

     
  10. Adalo icon

    Adalo

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    Empower creators with a no-code platform using drag & drop for custom apps. Design for iOS, Android, or web, and publish directly to app stores or websites with full customization integration options.

    187 Adalo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Adalo screenshot 1

    Adalo Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Drag and Drop

    Adalo VS Expo

     
  11. Sketchware Pro icon

    Sketchware Pro

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    Sketchware Pro is a modified version of the popular app building tool Sketchware that includes additional features and improvements. Our repository welcomes contributions from anyone interested in adding new features and functionalities to the app.

    24 Sketchware Pro alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    Sketchware Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Visual Programming

    Sketchware Pro VS Expo

     

    • Sketchware Pro is the most popular Android alternative to Expo.

    • Sketchware Pro is Free and Open SourceExpo is Freemium and Open Source
  12. Appy Pie App Builder icon

    Appy Pie App Builder

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    Create custom mobile apps using a no-code platform with a drag-and-drop interface. Integrates features like live tracking, notifications, and purchases. Supports businesses like e-commerce, restaurants, and more with GDPR compliance and AWS hosting for secure app development.

    68 Appy Pie App Builder alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Appy Pie App Builder screenshot 1

    Appy Pie App Builder Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Business process automation

    Appy Pie App Builder VS Expo

     

    • Appy Pie App Builder is the most popular iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Expo.

    • Appy Pie App Builder is Paid and ProprietaryExpo is Freemium and Open Source
  13. Andromo icon

    Andromo

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    Andromo is a no-code platform for creating native mobile applications. It allows users to add features, monetize content, and export their product to Android and iOS platforms. Users can design mobile applications with a variety of features including audio, video, maps, and...

    40 Andromo alternatives

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Andromo screenshot 1

    Andromo Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Monetization
    4.  Custom templates

    Andromo VS Expo

     

    • Andromo is the most popular SaaS alternative to Expo.

    • Andromo is Paid and ProprietaryExpo is Freemium and Open Source
  14. Sketchware icon

    Sketchware

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    Sketchware is a block programming based integrated development environment (IDE) for developing mobile Android apps on android phone.

    42 Sketchware alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android

    Sketchware VS Expo

     
  15. AppsGeyser icon

    AppsGeyser

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    Appsgeyser is the easiest to use DIY native mobile app creation platform. It is free and allows your app to be ready in 2 easy steps. App will be created immediately.

    50 AppsGeyser alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    App creation wizard

    AppsGeyser Features

    1.  Template-based

    AppsGeyser VS Expo

     
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