MAUI vs Electron

Developers should learn MAUI when they need to build cross-platform applications for mobile and desktop devices while maximizing code reuse and leveraging existing meets developers should use electron when they need to create desktop applications that run on multiple operating systems with a consistent user interface and want to reuse web development expertise. Here's our take.

MAUI

Nice Pick

Developers should learn MAUI when they need to build cross-platform applications for mobile and desktop devices while maximizing code reuse and leveraging existing

Pros

• NET skills
• Related to: c-sharp, xaml

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Electron

Developers should use Electron when they need to create desktop applications that run on multiple operating systems with a consistent user interface and want to reuse web development expertise

Pros

• It's ideal for building productivity tools, communication apps, and development environments where rapid prototyping and cross-platform deployment are priorities, such as in applications like Visual Studio Code, Slack, and Discord
• Related to: javascript, node-js

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use MAUI if: You want net skills and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Electron if: You prioritize it's ideal for building productivity tools, communication apps, and development environments where rapid prototyping and cross-platform deployment are priorities, such as in applications like visual studio code, slack, and discord over what MAUI offers.

The Bottom Line

MAUI wins

Developers should learn MAUI when they need to build cross-platform applications for mobile and desktop devices while maximizing code reuse and leveraging existing