tauri
Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop and mobile applications with a web frontend.
What is it?
What it is
Tauri is a framework for building tiny, blazingly fast binaries for all major operating systems. Developers can integrate any front-end framework that compiles to HTML, JS and CSS for building their user interface. The backend of the application is a rust-sourced binary with an API that the front-end can interact with.
Why it exists
Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop and mobile applications with a web frontend.
Who should use it
Teams building with Rust who want an open-source, self-hosted option.
Who should avoid it
Teams that need a fully managed SaaS with enterprise SLAs out of the box.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How tauri works
Step 1 of 3
You interact with it
Open tauri, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Features
Advantages
- Open source (Apache-2.0)
- Active Rust ecosystem
- Self-hosted deployment options
Disadvantages
- Requires operational ownership for self-hosted setups
- Community support varies by project maturity
Installation
native
npm create tauri-app@latest
FAQ
What is tauri?
tauri is an open-source project licensed under Apache-2.0.
What language is tauri built with?
Primary language: Rust.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under Apache-2.0. Check the license for commercial use.
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