Engineering service
Tauri Desktop App Development
We build Tauri applications with a Rust core and the operating system's own WebView: custom plugins, sidecar binaries, a least-privilege security model, native integration and signed cross-platform distribution.
- 15+ years of experience
- 300+ projects delivered
- Clients worldwide
- NDA available
Overview
What this is, and when it is the right call
Tauri pairs a Rust core with a web interface. Instead of shipping its own browser, it renders your UI with the WebView that the operating system already provides, which is why Tauri apps tend to be smaller than Electron apps.
That choice brings a trade-off: the WebView differs between Windows, macOS and Linux, so rendering and feature support can differ too. We design for that from the start and test the risky parts early.
Who this is for
- Teams that want a desktop app with a web interface and a smaller footprint than a bundled browser.
- Products where native performance or memory-safe system code matters.
- Companies planning desktop and mobile from one web frontend, using Tauri 2.
- Teams considering a move off Electron who want the trade-offs assessed first.
How it works
Architecture at a glance
Anatomy of a Tauri app
Web UI
React, Vue or Svelte running in the system WebView.
Commands and permissions
Rust commands the UI may call, gated by capabilities.
Rust core
App logic, file system access, native APIs and plugins.
Tauri runtime and system WebView
The Tauri framework and the WebView supplied by each operating system.
Packaging
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Installers, code signing and the updater plugin.
- Your productWhat your users see
- Our engineeringModifications and protections
- UpstreamKept as close to unmodified as possible
- Platforms and releaseBuild, sign and deliver
What we offer
What we engineer: Tauri Desktop App Development
Custom Tauri Plugins
Rust plugins built on the Tauri plugin system for features the official plugin set doesn't cover, exposed to the frontend as typed commands.
Sidecar Binaries
An external executable bundled as a Tauri sidecar so the app can run a separate process, such as a local server or CLI tool, alongside the Rust core.
Event and State Bridging
Tauri's event system and shared state wired between the Rust core and the frontend, so both sides stay in sync without polling.
Bundle and Installer Configuration
Tauri's bundler configured for MSI and NSIS on Windows, a DMG on macOS, and AppImage, Debian or RPM packages on Linux.
Multi-Platform CI Builds
Build pipelines that produce Windows, macOS and Linux builds from one Tauri project and one CI configuration.
Frontend Tooling Setup
Vite and your chosen frontend framework configured to work with Tauri's dev server and asset protocol from the start.
Deliverables
What you get
- 01
Working Tauri app
A production build for the platforms you choose, with the Rust and web sources in your repository.
- 02
Rust commands with a minimal permission set
Each native capability the UI needs is exposed as an explicit command, and the app grants only the capabilities it uses.
- 03
Cross-WebView test results
Checks of your interface on WebView2, WKWebView and WebKitGTK, with notes on any differences we found and how we handled them.
- 04
Signed installers
Installers signed for each platform, and notarized on macOS.
- 05
Updater setup
Configuration of the Tauri updater plugin, which verifies update signatures, plus the release flow that produces them.
- 06
Handover documentation
Notes on the Rust and web split, how to add commands and how to release, so your team can continue.
Compare
The WebView on each platform
Tauri does not bundle a browser engine, so the engine you get depends on where the app runs.
| Platform | WebView | What to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Microsoft Edge WebView2 (Chromium-based) | The WebView2 runtime must be present on the machine or bundled with your installer. |
| macOS | WKWebView (WebKit) | The engine version is tied to the macOS version, so older systems may lack newer web features. |
| Linux | WebKitGTK | The version depends on the distribution, so test on the distributions your users run. |
| Android | System WebView (Tauri 2) | Mobile support arrived with Tauri 2. Test on real devices and the Android versions you support. |
| iOS | WKWebView (Tauri 2) | Mobile support arrived with Tauri 2. Expect App Store review and platform signing requirements. |
Why it matters
What this gives you
A Smaller Download
Tauri apps ship without a bundled browser engine, so installers and updates are typically smaller than an equivalent Electron build.
Memory-Safe System Code
The Rust core is compiled and memory-safe by default, which removes a category of bugs common in native C or C++ code.
Least Privilege by Default
The frontend can only call the Rust commands explicitly exposed to it, and only within the capabilities granted, so a compromised web view has limited reach.
A Possible Path to Mobile
The same Rust core and frontend can target Android and iOS with Tauri 2, once mobile support covers the plugins your app needs.
Our approach
How we build a Tauri app
Fit check
We review your UI, the features you need from the OS and the browsers your users have, then decide whether Tauri is a sound choice.
You get: A written fit assessment
Risk spike
We prototype the riskiest parts first, such as a complex UI feature or a native integration, on all target platforms.
You get: A working prototype and a go or no-go recommendation
Core and commands
We build the Rust core, define commands and set capabilities so the UI can reach only what it needs.
You get: A typed command layer with a permission map
Interface and platform testing
We connect the web UI and test it on each platform WebView, fixing differences as they appear.
You get: Tested builds for each target platform
Packaging and updates
We configure signing, installers and the updater plugin, then document the release process.
You get: Signed installers and a release runbook
When this is not the right fit
A few cases where this approach may not be the best choice for you.
- Your interface must render identically everywhere or needs a specific Chromium feature. Electron is safer.
- Your team has no capacity to maintain any Rust, even a small core. Electron may suit you better.
- You must support operating system versions with old WebViews and cannot require users to update.
Tech stack
Technologies we use
The engines, APIs and tools behind our tauri desktop app development work.
Tauri
RustCargo
WebView2
WKWebViewWebKitGTKVite
React
Vue.jsSvelte
TypeScriptFAQ
Questions engineers ask before starting
Tauri 2 is a stable release and is used in production apps. Whether it fits you depends on your team and requirements, so we test the risky parts first before committing to it.
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Discuss Your Tauri Project
Tell us the app, the platforms and the security requirements. We will tell you whether Tauri is the right choice or whether Electron or an embedded browser fits better.
