Electron vs Tauri

Developers should learn Electron when they need to create desktop applications that run on multiple operating systems while using familiar web development tools and workflows meets developers should use tauri when they need to build desktop applications that are small in size, fast, and have a strong focus on security, especially for projects where web technologies are already in use. Here's our take.

Electron

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Electron when they need to create desktop applications that run on multiple operating systems while using familiar web development tools and workflows

Pros

• It's particularly useful for building productivity tools, development environments, communication apps, and utilities that benefit from native system integration like file system access, notifications, and menu bars
• Related to: javascript, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Tauri

Developers should use Tauri when they need to build desktop applications that are small in size, fast, and have a strong focus on security, especially for projects where web technologies are already in use

Pros

• It's ideal for scenarios requiring cross-platform deployment (Windows, macOS, Linux) without the overhead of bundling a full Chromium engine, making it suitable for tools, utilities, or internal business applications
• Related to: rust, webview

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Electron if: You want it's particularly useful for building productivity tools, development environments, communication apps, and utilities that benefit from native system integration like file system access, notifications, and menu bars and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Tauri if: You prioritize it's ideal for scenarios requiring cross-platform deployment (windows, macos, linux) without the overhead of bundling a full chromium engine, making it suitable for tools, utilities, or internal business applications over what Electron offers.

The Bottom Line

Electron wins

Developers should learn Electron when they need to create desktop applications that run on multiple operating systems while using familiar web development tools and workflows