Tauri vs Electron
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 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.
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
Tauri
Nice PickDevelopers 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
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 Tauri if: You want 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 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 Tauri offers.
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
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