Electron
Build cross-platform desktop apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Electron, integrating web technologies into native desktop applications.
There are 3 open-source alternatives to Flutter in this directory. The most popular is Electron with 120.8k GitHub stars, followed by Tauri(105.3k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electron Build cross-platform desktop apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Electron, integrating web technologies into native desktop applications. | 120.8k | C++ | MIT License |
| 2 | Tauri Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop and mobile applications with a web frontend. Leverage a powerful toolkit for creating optimized and secure applications. | 105.3k | Rust | Apache License 2.0 |
| 3 | Expo An open-source framework for creating universal native apps with React, running seamlessly on Android, iOS, and the web. It simplifies the process of building and deploying applications. | 48.7k | TypeScript | MIT License |
Build cross-platform desktop apps using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Electron, integrating web technologies into native desktop applications.
Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop and mobile applications with a web frontend. Leverage a powerful toolkit for creating optimized and secure applications.
An open-source framework for creating universal native apps with React, running seamlessly on Android, iOS, and the web. It simplifies the process of building and deploying applications.
The top three are Electron(120.8k stars), Tauri(105.3k stars), Expo(48.7k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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