Is Websktop smaller than Tauri?

Both produce small binaries compared to Electron. Websktop builds stay around 4 MB. Tauri binaries vary by app but are typically 3–10 MB.

Does Websktop support Rust plugins like Tauri?

No. Websktop is a no-code builder. If you need custom Rust plugins or Tauri's command system, Tauri is the better fit.

Which is faster to set up?

Websktop. There is no Rust toolchain, no frontend build, and no IPC boilerplate — you configure the app in a dashboard.

Do both use the OS native webview?

Yes. Both avoid bundling Chromium by using the operating system's native webview.

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Websktop vs Tauri: A no-code web-to-desktop alternative

Compare Websktop and Tauri — language requirements, bundle size, IPC, and platform support. See when each tool fits your project.

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How they compare

Feature

Websktop

Tauri

Runtime

OS native webview

OS native webview + Rust

Language required

None

Rust + frontend

Packaged size

~4 MB

~3–10 MB

Custom Rust plugins

Yes

IPC commands

URL rules + branding

FAQ

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Websktop vs Tauri comes down to one question: do you want to write code or not?

Both tools use the OS native webview and produce small binaries. The difference is the workflow.

Tauri's strengths

Custom Rust backend with full access to OS APIs
Typed IPC commands between Rust and the frontend
Plugin ecosystem for native functionality
Full control over the binary

Websktop's strengths

No-code dashboard — no Rust, no frontend build
One-click builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Built-in branding, URL rules, and content protection
Shareable download pages for each build

When Tauri wins

You need OS-level APIs that require a Rust backend
You want a typed IPC layer
You are comfortable maintaining a Rust + frontend codebase
You want a plugin ecosystem

When Websktop wins

Your "app" is a website or web app
You do not want to install a Rust toolchain
You want a no-code workflow
You want shareable download pages for non-technical users

Bottom line

If you want a no-code path from URL to desktop app, Websktop is the faster choice. If you need a Rust backend and typed IPC, Tauri is the better fit.