Tauri is an open-source framework for building desktop and mobile applications with any web frontend (HTML, CSS and JavaScript) and a Rust core.
Instead of bundling a full browser like Electron does, Tauri uses the operating system's native webview, which keeps app binaries small and memory usage low. Tauri 2 added iOS and Android support, so one codebase can target Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile.
Key features
- Use any frontend framework, such as React, Vue, Svelte or plain HTML
- Rust backend for native performance and system access
- Small bundle sizes thanks to the system webview
- Targets Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android
- Permission and capability system for security
- Plugins for the file system, notifications, updater and more
- Built-in bundler, installer generation and auto-updates
Who it's for
Tauri is for web developers who want to ship lightweight desktop or mobile apps, and for teams moving away from Electron to reduce app size and memory use.
Common use cases
- Building cross-platform desktop apps with a web UI
- Shipping developer tools and utilities
- Creating privacy-focused local-first apps
- Porting a web app to desktop and mobile
Pricing
Tauri is free and open source. There are no paid plans for the framework.
Alternatives
- Electron: the Chromium-based desktop app framework
- Flutter: Google's cross-platform UI toolkit
- React Native: Meta's framework for native mobile apps
FAQ
Is Tauri free?
Yes. Tauri is free and open source.
What is Tauri used for?
Tauri is used to build desktop and mobile apps with a web frontend and a Rust backend.
Tauri vs Electron: which is better?
Tauri apps are much smaller and use less memory because they rely on the system webview, while Electron bundles Chromium for consistent rendering and a larger ecosystem.
Does Tauri support mobile?
Yes. Tauri 2 supports iOS and Android in addition to desktop.
Do I need to know Rust to use Tauri?
Not necessarily. Much of an app can be written in JavaScript, but Rust is used for custom native functionality.
Which frontend frameworks work with Tauri?
Any framework that outputs HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including React, Vue, Svelte, Solid and Angular.