5 Open Source Alternatives to Expo

There are 5 open-source alternatives to Expo in this directory. The most popular is Awesome React Native with 35.6k GitHub stars, followed by Ignite(19.7k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.

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Open-source alternatives to Expo, ranked by GitHub stars
#ToolStarsLanguageLicense
1Awesome React Native

Awesome React Native components, news, tools, and learning materials to enhance your mobile development experience!

35.6kJavaScript
2Ignite

Infinite Red's battle-tested React Native project boilerplate with a CLI, component and model generators, building on 9 years of development.

19.7kTypeScriptMIT License
3Solito

A unified framework for building applications with React Native and Next.js.

4.1kTypeScriptMIT License
4React Native Universal Monorepo

A React Native boilerplate supporting multiple platforms including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, browser extensions, and Electron.

1.7kJavaScriptMIT License
5React-native-svg-app-icon

Generate all app icons for your React Native apps from a single SVG file with ease and precision.

176TypeScriptMIT License

All open-source alternatives to Expo

Frequently asked questions

What are the best open-source alternatives to Expo?

The top three are Awesome React Native(35.6k stars), Ignite(19.7k stars), Solito(4.1k stars). All are open source and free to use.

Are these alternatives to Expo free?

Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.

Can I self-host an alternative to Expo?

Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.

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