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Apache Cordova vs Expo Application Services
Both stand on mobile app development platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Apache Cordova 
Free plan Web
Choose EAS if you need cloud services for Android and iOS builds, signing, and store submission. Its free plan includes monthly build and CI/CD allowances, while paid plans provide larger MAU allowances and build credit. Look elsewhere if your required concurrency or usage exceeds the plan limits and the additional usage costs are unsuitable.
Visit Expo Application ServicesThe facts
| Apache Cordova | Expo Application Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Starter: $19 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cordova.apache.org | expo.dev |
| On mobile app development platforms | #14 of 37 | #18 of 37 |
Apache Cordova: what it does well
Expo Application Services: what it does well
- Supports Android and iOS targets.
- Includes signing management and store submission.
- Hosted macOS is available.
- Free plan includes 15 builds for each mobile platform.
- Paid plans include build credit.
What to know first
- Free plan limits CI/CD workflows to 60 minutes.
- Free plan allows one concurrent build.
- Paid plans add additional usage costs.
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