AWS SNS vs Expo

Two push notification providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.

AWS SNS wins price and developer experienceExpo wins features

Updated July 2026

At a glanceAWS SNSExpo
Entry priceFree$99
Free tierYesYes
G2 rating4.24.0
Trustpilot1.84.0

THE VERDICT

AWS SNS wins on price and developer experience. Expo wins on features.

AWS SNS starts at Free versus Expo's $99. AWS SNS rates higher with developers (4.2 vs 4.0 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.

Which should you choose?

Pick AWS SNS

✓If you have a large contact base, Amazon SNS is a great option for sending notifications and messages.
Set up AWS SNS with Courier →

Pick Expo

✓If you're looking for a tool to take care of native device information and communication with APN (Apple Push Notification) and FCM (Firebase Cloud Messaging), Expo is a great tool for you.
Set up Expo with Courier →

Feature by feature

Winner cells are tinted, green where AWS SNS leads, violet where Expo does.

capability
AWS SNS
Expo
Starting paid plan
$0/mo
$0/mo
Free tier
1M mobile push/mo free (permanent)
Free (unlimited push)
Pricing model
Usage-based (AWS)
Free push; separate paid EAS subscriptions for builds/updates
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Web push
No
No
Desktop
Yes
No
Segmentation
No
No
In-app messaging
No
No
Journeys / automation
No
No
A/B testing
No
No
Geofencing
No
No
Rich media
No
Yes
Official SDKs
AWS SDKs (Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, Go, Ruby, PHP, C++, Rust, Kotlin, Swift)
JavaScript/TypeScript (React Native via expo-notifications)
REST API
Yes
Yes
Event webhooks
Yes
No
SOC 2
Yes
Yes
HIPAA
BAA
No
GDPR
Yes
Yes
Support channels
AWS Support (free Basic; paid tiers add email/chat/phone)
Docs, Discord, community forums; priority on paid EAS plans
24/7 support
Yes
No

FAQ

Common questions

AWS SNS starts at Free versus Expo's $99. Compare your expected monthly volume against the per-message rates above.

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Why not both?

Use both behind one API.

Route AWS SNS, Expo, or both, and switch providers without changing your code. Courier sits in front of every channel.

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Pricing, plans and feature availability as of July 2026 and may change. Ratings are aggregated from public review platforms.

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