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Electron vs Tauri
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| Fact | Electron | Tauri |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 123k | 112k |
| Latest | v44.7.0 | tauri-v2.12.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-10 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 37+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 42 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Tauri replaces Electron. Alternatives to Electron →
PartialUses the system webview with a Rust backend instead of bundling Chromium.
Electron
- v45.0.0-beta.12026-10-09electron v45.0.0-beta.1pre-release
- v44.7.02026-10-07electron v44.7.0
- v42.11.122026-10-07electron v42.11.12
- v43.7.92026-10-07electron v43.7.9
- v45.0.0-alpha.162026-10-07electron v45.0.0-alpha.16pre-release
Tauri
- tauri-v2.12.22026-10-09tauri v2.12.2
- @tauri-apps/api-v2.12.22026-10-09@tauri-apps/api v2.12.2
- tauri-cli-v3.0.0-alpha.42026-10-01tauri-cli v3.0.0-alpha.4pre-release
- @tauri-apps/cli-v3.0.0-alpha.42026-10-01@tauri-apps/cli v3.0.0-alpha.4
- tauri-runtime-cef-v3.0.0-alpha.52026-10-01tauri-runtime-cef v3.0.0-alpha.5
Electron
unsigned The latest release, v44.7.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Tauri
✓ signed The latest release, tauri-v2.12.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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