Tauri vs Wails
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 wails when they need to build lightweight, performant desktop applications with a modern web-based ui, leveraging go's efficiency for backend logic. 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
Wails
Developers should use Wails when they need to build lightweight, performant desktop applications with a modern web-based UI, leveraging Go's efficiency for backend logic
Pros
- +It's ideal for creating tools, utilities, or small-to-medium applications where a native desktop experience is desired without the overhead of traditional desktop frameworks
- +Related to: go, webview
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 Wails if: You prioritize it's ideal for creating tools, utilities, or small-to-medium applications where a native desktop experience is desired without the overhead of traditional desktop frameworks 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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