Which is cheaper, Depot or Expo?

Expo is 1.1x cheaper than Depot. Depot starts at $20/mo, Expo starts at $0/mo.

Does Depot have a free tier?

No, Depot does not have a free tier.

Depot has drop-in switching cost. Expo has moderate switching cost. Depot is easier to switch away from.

Ci Cd

Depot

Fast container builds and CI runners with persistent caching and GitHub Actions integration

Switching Cost: drop-in

Expo

← More affordable

React Native development platform with cloud builds, OTA updates, CI/CD, edge hosting, and app store submission

Switching Cost: moderate

For experimentation and testing, Expo wins with its free tier option — something Depot doesn't offer.

Cost modeling varies: flat-rate drives Depot pricing, while Expo uses hybrid.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Expo's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Expo's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Price Difference

1.1x

Expo is cheaper by $1/mo

Free Tier

Expo

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Depot

Lower switching costs for easier migration