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Comparison

Expo vs Framework7

On the evidence we track, Expo leads this comparison with a composite score of 69/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Expo full profile →Framework7 full profile →
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★Expo69
Framework760
Score
Vioscale score
Expo69 / 100medium · 68%
Framework760 / 100medium · 70%
Pricing
Free tier
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Model
Expocommercial
Framework7commercial
Price level
Expomid
Framework7free
Transparent
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Integrations
Count
Expo9
Framework7–
Security
Disclosure policy
Expo✓
Framework7–
Gdpr
Expo✓
Framework7–
Scorecard
Expo5
Framework75.5
Soc2
Expo✓
Framework7–
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Status page
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Adoption
Dependent repos
Expo160,583
Framework7999
Github stars
Expo51,839
Framework718,746
Package downloads weekly
Expo8,700,886
Framework7–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Expo100
Framework76
Release
Cadence days
Expo–
Framework724
History
Expo–
Framework720 items
License
Spdx
ExpoMIT
Framework7MIT
Language
Primary
ExpoTypeScript
Framework7JavaScript
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for mobile app frameworks. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Target platforms
ExpoiOS, Android, web
Framework7iOS, Android, web, and desktop applications
Approach
ExpoCross-platform native render
Framework7WebView hybrid
Primary language
ExpoJavaScript/TypeScript
Framework7JavaScript with Vue.js, React, and Svelte bindings
Rendering
Renders true native UI
Expo✓
Framework7✗
DX
Hot reload
Expo-
Framework7-
TypeScript-first
Expo-
Framework7-
Delivery
Over-the-air code push
Expo✓
Framework7-
Portability
Single codebase, multiple platforms
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Desktop support
Expo-
Framework7✓
Builds for web
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Capability
Native API access
ExpoFull native
Framework7Plugin / bridged
Ecosystem
Bundled UI component library
Expo-
Framework7✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Expo

Leader

A comprehensive development platform enabling developers to build native applications for iOS, Android, and web using React. Provides integrated tools for building, testing, submitting to app stores, delivering over-the-air updates, and monitoring production applications.

Independently observed

Framework7

A free, open-source framework for developing iOS, Android, desktop, and web applications that replicate native platform styling and behavior. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, it offers pre-built UI components and works seamlessly with Vue.js, React, and Svelte.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Expo

Leader
from $19/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $19/month. Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • 15 Android and 15 iOS builds
    • Low-priority queue
    • 60 min CI/CD Workflows
    • Submit to app stores
    • Send updates to 1K MAUs
    • +8 more
  • Starter$19/month + usage costs
    • $45 of build credit, then usage-based pricing
    • High-priority queue
    • Access to large workers
    • Send updates to 3K MAUs
    • Access to Observe
    • +5 more
  • Production$199/month + usage costs
    • $225 of build credit, then usage-based pricing
    • 2 included concurrencies
    • Send updates to 50K MAUs
    • 10 custom environment variables
    • Priority support
    • +9 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Custom build credit (starting at $1000)
    • 5 included concurrencies
    • Send updates to 1M+ MAUs
    • CI/CD Workflows insights
    • Slack and strategic support add-on available
    • +9 more
as of verify ↗

Framework7

Open source

Free and open source (MIT licensed)

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Expo✓
Framework7✓
iOS
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Android
Expo✓
Framework7✓
CLI
Expo✓
Framework7✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Expo✓
Framework7✗
Self-hosted
Expo✗
Framework7✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Expo

Leader
10 total
  • Slack
  • maestro
  • Fastlane
  • Xcode
  • Android Studio
  • ADB
  • Metro
  • Webpack
  • Repack
  • Fingerprint
Independently observed

Framework7

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.