Expo Push Service

Free#7 of 15 in Notification Infrastructure Software

Expo Push Service: A free, focused push delivery service for Android and iOS apps built with Expo. Ranked #7 of 15 in Notification Infrastructure Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for expo apps needing free Android and iOS push delivery.

8.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Expo apps needing free Android and iOS push delivery
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Workflow builder
No
Founded
2015
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Queues push requests for handoff to FCM and APNs.
- Tickets, receipts, and dashboard status help inspect provider handoff.
- Includes an Expo Notifications Tool for testing push messages.
Where it doesn't
- Supports mobile push only, not web notifications.
- Limited to 600 notifications per second per project.
- Does not provide multi-channel messaging workflows.

Our verdict on Expo Push Service

Expo Push Service gives developers a hosted route for delivering push notifications from Android and iOS apps through Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) and Apple Push Notification service (APNs). Apps obtain Expo push tokens with the Expo Notifications library, then a server sends requests to Expo's API. It suits teams building with Expo that want a free push delivery service, rather than a broader notification platform with several channels or workflow tools.

Its main strength is the delivery handoff and the visibility around it. Expo queues messages for forwarding to FCM and APNs, then returns push tickets and delivery receipts developers can use to inspect provider handoff status. The Expo dashboard can track delivery to those providers, and the Expo Notifications Tool supports testing push messages. Documentation covers retry handling with exponential backoff and SDK request throttling. Optional access-token security is available for push requests. This makes the service a practical fit when a team needs a defined mobile push path and tools to investigate handoff errors, while still requiring the application server to send the requests.

The scope is deliberately narrow: payload support covers Android and iOS, including data and content-available fields, but there are no web notifications or multi-channel messaging workflows. Sending is limited to 600 notifications per second per project, so teams should account for that ceiling and the documented retry guidance in their delivery design. Expo Push Service is free to use; it is distinct from a paid EAS plan. Choose it for Expo-based mobile apps needing push delivery through both platform providers. A team looking for web delivery, broader channel orchestration, or a general notification platform should consider a different kind of service.

Questions about Expo Push Service

What does Expo Push Service run on? Web, iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud and as a mobile app.

What does Expo Push Service integrate with? 3 integrations: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Apple Push Notification service (APNs) and Expo Notifications.

Who is Expo Push Service built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).

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Expo Push Service pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on expo.dev

Expo Push Service fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Channels supported	push notifications for Android and iOS
Delivery controls	queued handoff to FCM/APNs; push tickets and receipts; documented retry with exponential backoff; SDK request throttling; 600 notifications/second/project rate limit
Provider options	Both
Workflow builder	No
Included monthly volume	Not verified
SDK languages	Node.js, Python, Ruby, Rust, Symfony, PHP
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Apple Push Notification service (APNs), Expo Notifications
Pricing	Free plan
Website	expo.dev
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

Expo Push Service integrations

Expo Push Service lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
Apple Push Notification service (APNs)
Expo Notifications

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