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Tauri vs Flutter

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 flutter is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

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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 Pick

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

Flutter

Flutter is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

  • +Widely used in the industry
  • +Related to: dart, mobile

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 Flutter if: You prioritize widely used in the industry over what Tauri offers.

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The Bottom Line
Tauri wins

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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