About Tauri
Tauri is an open source toolkit for building small, fast desktop and mobile apps. It lets you use any web frontend with application logic written in Rust, all in one codebase.
What it does
Tauri builds apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS from one codebase. The interface is written with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and it works with any frontend framework. Application logic is written in Rust, and Swift or Kotlin can be used for deeper system integration. Tauri uses the operating system's own web renderer, which keeps app bundles small.
Key features
- Works with any frontend framework or none
- Desktop builds for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Mobile builds for Android and iOS
- Application logic in Rust
- Small app bundles using the system web view
Who it's for
Developers who already have a web frontend and want a desktop app without shipping a full browser. It suits Rust developers and small teams that want a compact native app.
Pricing and good to know
Tauri is open source under the Apache-2.0 licence and free to use. The project is supported by community sponsors through Open Collective and GitHub. Some native features may need plugins or platform-specific code, so check the plugin list before you start.
Highlights
- Works with any frontend framework or none
- Desktop builds for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Mobile builds for Android and iOS
- Small app bundles using the system web view
