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Tauri Updater

Official auto-update plugin for Tauri apps with signed release verification across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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DE Est. 2022 Active CI/CD for Applications

Our Verdict

The obvious auto-updater choice for Tauri apps — not yet as mature as Sparkle for nuanced needs.

Pros

  • Official updater, kept in sync with Tauri releases
  • Signed release verification across all three OSes
  • Minimal config for the common case
  • Tiny runtime footprint compared to Electron

Cons

  • Feature set still narrower than Sparkle on macOS
  • Rollout/canary story is basic
  • Debugging update failures is painful
  • Tied to Tauri's own release workflow
Best for: Tauri apps wanting one updater across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Not for: Apps needing phased rollouts, delta updates, or Sparkle-level maturity.

When to Use Tauri Updater

Good fit if you need

  • Signed auto-update delivery for Tauri desktop apps
  • Cross-platform update distribution for Windows/macOS/Linux
  • Custom update server integration for enterprise deploys
  • Delta update support minimizing download sizes

Lock-in Assessment

Low 5/5
Lock-in Score
5/5

Tauri Updater Pricing

Pricing Model
free
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
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Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Project Health

A

Health Score

1.7k 524
Bus Factor

10

Last Commit

today

Release Freq

0d

Open Issues

443

Issue Response

0d

License

Apache-2.0

Last checked: 2026-04-21

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