Wails
Build desktop applications with Go and web technologies (JS/HTML/CSS). Native WebView, no Chromium bundled.
Our Verdict
The right pick for Go devs shipping desktop apps with web UI, if you accept OS-WebView quirks.
Pros
- Go backend with web frontend, no Chromium
- Uses system WebView — tiny binaries
- Cleaner developer experience than CGo alternatives
- Active maintenance and honest docs
- Truly cross-platform desktop from Go
Cons
- WebView differences between OSes bite you
- Smaller ecosystem than Tauri or Electron
- Mobile support not the primary focus
- Debugging renderer issues can be cross-OS hell
When to Use Wails
Good fit if you need
- Lightweight Go desktop app without bundling a Chromium runtime
- Native macOS and Windows app built with Go and JavaScript UI
- Cross-platform desktop tool with Go backend and React frontend
- Electron alternative for a Go-based developer utility
- Native webview-based GUI for a Go CLI tool with a web UI
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
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
Health Score
9
today
12d
374
N/A
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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