HowToBuildMobile · Framework
Tauri
A Rust-based toolkit for small cross-platform desktop and mobile applications.
- License
- MIT OR Apache-2.0
- Cost
- Open Source
- Self-host
- Yes
Overview
Tauri pairs web frontend technologies with a Rust host and operating-system webviews to produce compact cross-platform applications.
Why it is interesting
Why pay attention
Its security model and smaller distribution footprint make it worth comparing with bundled-browser desktop runtimes.
Editorial status
Worth watching as the project develops.
Best for
- Teams building compact cross-platform apps with web UI skills
Not ideal for
- Products requiring identical browser engine behavior on every device
Open source & pricing
Open Source
Tauri is free and self-hostable; signing, distribution, and backend services may cost money.
GitHub momentum
★ 111,122
- Last 7 days
- +170
- Last 30 days
- Window incomplete
- Evidence
- 9/10/2026–9/17/2026 · weekly window
Sources checked
Official documentation, repository, license, and product factsmaintainer · Sep 4, 2026