[docs] Add Comparison Table Between Tauri and Electron #14851
Description
I’d like to propose adding a feature‑ and capability‑focused comparison table between Tauri and Electron to the official documentation. Many developers evaluating desktop‑app frameworks compare these two technologies, and having an official, structured comparison would make it much easier for teams to decide which ecosystem best fits their needs.
Why this addition would be valuable
- Developers often ask how Tauri’s capabilities compare to Electron’s, but the information is scattered across blogs, videos, and community discussions.
- A concise, official table would reduce onboarding friction and help teams justify adopting Tauri.
- It would highlight Tauri’s strengths without requiring users to dig through multiple docs.
Feature/Capability Key
- ✅ 1st‑class, built‑in, ready to use with no added configuration or code
- 🟡 Supported via unofficial 3rd‑party or community libraries
- 🔶 Supported and documented, but requires extra user‑code to implement
- 🛑 Not officially supported or documented
Suggested comparison table
(These are example categories and are not meant to be accurate; the maintainers can refine or expand as needed.)
| Feature / Capability | Tauri | Electron |
|---|---|---|
| Native WebView | ✅ Uses system WebView | 🛑 Bundles Chromium instead |
| Auto‑Updater | 🔶 (via Tauri updater APIs) | ✅ Built‑in |
| Plugin System | 🔶 Official plugin architecture | 🟡 Community modules |
| Secure Backend Isolation | ✅ Rust backend with strong isolation | 🔶 Node.js backend with sandboxing options |
| File System Access | 🔶 via Tauri APIs | 🔶 via Node.js APIs |
| System Notifications | 🔶 via Tauri APIs | 🔶 via Electron APIs |
| System Tray | 🔶 Supported | 🔶 Supported |
| App Window Customization | 🔶 Highly customizable | 🔶 Highly customizable |
| Cross‑Platform Support | ✅ Windows, macOS, Linux | ✅ Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Memory Footprint | ✅ Very low | 🛑 High by design |
| Binary Size | ✅ Small (few MB) | 🛑 Large (tens to hundreds of MB) |
| Hot Reload / Dev Experience | 🔶 Supported | 🔶 Supported |
| Access to OS APIs | 🔶 via Rust + plugins | 🔶 via Node.js + native modules |
Request
Would the team be open to adding such a table—perhaps in the “Introduction” or “Choosing Tauri” section—to help developers quickly understand the feature‑level differences between Tauri and Electron?