Local Builds vs. EAS Cloud: When to Use Which?

Short summary

EAS provides cloud and local build options for React Native apps—local builds skip queue delays and cost nothing but require proper environment variable sync, while cloud builds guarantee reproducibility and cross-platform compilation. Choose local for rapid iteration; use cloud for production releases and cross-platform needs.

• •Local builds execute instantly without queue times or costs, but require Mac hardware for iOS and careful .env management
• •Cloud builds ensure reproducibility on clean machines and support cross-platform compilation from any OS
• •Use local for development velocity and testing; use cloud for final releases and Windows/Linux workflows

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