Tauri

Build smaller, faster desktop apps

★ 4.7

Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop applications with a web frontend. Electron alternative with Rust backend.

82K

GitHub Stars

native

TypeScript

medium

Learning Curve

4.5

DX Score

Visit Website → Documentation GitHub

Pricing

Model

free

Free Tier

MIT/Apache 2.0 licensed, open source

Paid

N/A

Features

✓ Tiny bundle size
✓ Any frontend framework
✓ Rust backend
✓ Native system APIs
✓ Auto-updates
✓ Cross-platform
✓ Security focused
✓ Plugin system

Pros

+ Much smaller than Electron
+ Better security model
+ Use any web framework
+ Fast performance
+ Active development

Cons

- Rust learning curve
- Webview limitations
- Less mature ecosystem
- Platform differences

Best For

startup indie hacker

desktop cross-platform electron-alternative web-frontend