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Comparison guide

Expo vs React-native

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. expo

    The Expo SDK

    Downloads unavailable · 21.6 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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  2. react-native

    A framework for building native apps using React

    Downloads unavailable · 5.9 MB gzip · Health 67/100

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Choosing between Expo and React-native? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.

Downloads & Popularity

Weekly download data is unavailable for Expo. Weekly download data is unavailable for React-native. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Expo has the smallest gzipped bundle at 21.6 KB. React-native comes in at 5.9 MB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Expo has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. React-native has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics. Download data is incomplete; these composite scores include a fallback popularity input and should not determine an overall winner.

When to Choose Each

Choose Expo if you value actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose React-native if you value actively maintained, strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Expo and React-native. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is expo better than react-native?
It depends on your needs. Expo has a health score of 67/100 while React-native scores 67/100. Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, expo or react-native?
Expo has the smaller gzipped bundle at 21.6 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use expo vs react-native?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, expo or react-native?
Expo has a maintenance score of 100/100. Expo scores 100/100 and React-native scores 100/100 on maintenance.

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