Electron Forge
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Tauri Bundler
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| Fact | Electron Forge | Tauri Bundler |
|---|---|---|
| Code signing | The documentation includes guides for configuring code signing and signing Windows and macOS apps. | Tauri says code signing is required on most platforms, and macOS distribution outside the App Store also requires notarization. |
| Purpose | Electron Forge is an all-in-one tool for packaging and distributing Electron applications. | Tauri Bundler wraps Rust executables in OS-specific app bundles and is used as a library by the Tauri CLI. |
Electron Forge plans
- Electron ForgeFree
Tauri Bundler plans
- Tauri BundlerFree
Pick Electron Forge if…
Electron Forge is suited to Electron developers taking an application from development through distribution. It can also suit developers who need to extend the build pipeline with plugins, custom makers, or publishers.
Pick Tauri Bundler if…
Tauri Bundler suits developers packaging applications for desktop and mobile distribution routes. Its frontend support and static-host limitation are relevant when selecting a build approach.