Beamer vs Expo

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

Beamer wins overall fitExpo wins developer experience and platform coverage

Updated August 2026

At a glanceBeamerExpo
Entry price$49$99
G2 rating4.64.0
Trustpilot2.34.0

THE VERDICT

Beamer wins on overall fit. Expo wins on developer experience and platform coverage.

Beamer starts at $49 versus Expo's $99. Beamer rates higher with developers (4.6 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 Beamer

✓When there is a need to get information through to customers and boost content, Beamer is the go-to software.
Set up Beamer 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 Beamer leads, violet where Expo does.

capability
Beamer
Expo
Starting paid plan
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$0/mo
Free tier
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Free (unlimited push)
Pricing model
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Free push; separate paid EAS subscriptions for builds/updates
iOS
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Yes
Android
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Yes
Web push
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No
Desktop
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No
Segmentation
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No
In-app messaging
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No
Journeys / automation
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No
A/B testing
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No
Geofencing
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No
Rich media
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Yes
Official SDKs
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JavaScript/TypeScript (React Native via expo-notifications)
REST API
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Yes
Event webhooks
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No
SOC 2
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Yes
HIPAA
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No
GDPR
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Yes
Support channels
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Docs, Discord, community forums; priority on paid EAS plans
24/7 support
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No

FAQ

Common questions

Beamer starts at $49 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 Beamer, 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 August 2026 and may change. Ratings are aggregated from public review platforms.

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