Wails vs Tauri

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 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.

Wails

Nice Pick

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

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 Wails if: You want 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 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 Wails offers.

The Bottom Line

Wails wins

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