Tauri vs Electron in 2023 & beyond
When it comes to building desktop applications using web technologies, Tauri and Electron are two popular choices. Both frameworks allow developers to create cross-platform applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but they have some key differences that make each one unique.
Tauri
Tauri is a newer framework that was released in 2020. It is designed to be lightweight and fast, with a smaller bundle size compared to Electron. Tauri uses webview technology to render the application’s interface, which can result in better performance compared to Electron’s Chromium-based approach.
One of the main advantages of Tauri is its flexibility. Developers have more control over the application’s packaging and distribution, allowing for a more customized experience. Tauri also has built-in support for features like system notifications, file system access, and more, making it a powerful tool for building feature-rich desktop applications.
Electron
Electron has been around since 2013 and has a larger user base compared to Tauri. It is known for its ease of use and comprehensive documentation, making it a popular choice among developers. However, Electron applications tend to have larger bundle sizes and can be slower compared to Tauri.
One of the main advantages of Electron is its ecosystem. There are a wide range of plugins and libraries available for Electron that make it easy to add features like automatic updates, crash reporting, and more to your application. Electron also has strong community support, with many resources and tutorials available to help developers get started.
Conclusion
Both Tauri and Electron have their pros and cons, and the choice between them will ultimately depend on the specific requirements of your project. Tauri offers a more lightweight and flexible approach, while Electron provides a more robust ecosystem and community support.
As we look towards 2023 and beyond, it will be interesting to see how both frameworks evolve and improve. Whether you choose Tauri or Electron, building desktop applications with web technologies is becoming easier and more accessible than ever before.
anything that avoids chromium is a good thing.
trillions…. global scale… sorry, the argument is too shallow. trillions of uses means nothing to the end user. even to the developers. If you wanna think on a global scale, tens or hundreds of chromium helper sucking the machine is not trillions, it's Octillions.
I come from an electron history. I loved it, still love it.
But for my needs (targeted ONLY windows (7+) apps) I found Tauri amazingly fitted for my needs.
For general and high-end apps, Electron is still the better choice (if you don't want to go full ape-mode and C++ it from the scratch).
PS: I don;t care about documentation-wars, that's something that Tauri will also improve with time.
PPS: Let's see what Tauri 2.0 brings tot he table.
Yes document need to update
I got but I keep thinking Tauri does a great job, though… Years ago, I tried to run a boilerplate of electron-reactjs. I still remember the time it took me to run it…