Desktop App Development Services for Your Business
Desktop app development services do not have to mean a heavy Electron bundle. Omeiro builds apps on Tauri with a Rust backend, so installers stay small and the interface still uses web technology your team already knows.
How desktop app development works, step by step
A made-up example of one run, from start to finish. Each step is logged so you can see what happened.
- Scope is written down
Features and screens agreed before code.
- Built in short cycles
You see working parts as they are done.
- Reviewed and tested
Every change is checked before release.
- Handed over
Code in your own repository, with notes.
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What you get with desktop app development
Native desktop speed with web technology. Ultra-lightweight Tauri apps with Rust backend bindings, cross-platform macOS/Windows signing, and differential auto-updates.
Basic Package
Existing web app wrapped in Tauri for Windows; macOS, installers. 5-day delivery, 1 round + 30-day fixes.
Standard Package
Custom app up to 8 screens, Rust backend commands, auto-updates, source. 14-day delivery, 1 round + 30-day fixes.
Premium Package
Up to 20 screens, code signing; notarization, delta updates, 30 days support. 25-day delivery, 1 round + 60-day fixes.
Clear brief first
We confirm what you need before work starts, so the scope is clear on both sides.
Revisions listed
Each package shows its revision rounds. A round is one list of changes sent together.
Yours once paid
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full.
Third-party tools, API usage and hosting are billed to your own accounts, so the setup stays with your business.
How our desktop app development works
Define the scope
We confirm whether you are wrapping an existing app or building new screens, and which operating systems you target.
Build the shell
The Tauri project is created and the interface connected to Rust commands where the package includes them.
Package and sign
Installers are produced, with signing and notarization on Premium so they open without scary warnings.
Wire the updates
Auto-update delivery is configured and tested before handover.
Desktop app development: choosing what runs locally
Desktop app development starts by deciding what truly needs to run on the machine. Local file access, offline use, system tray behaviour, hardware access and faster processing justify a desktop build, while a simple dashboard may work better as a web app. Before ordering, tell us which features must work offline, which operating systems your users run and whether the app handles sensitive local files.
Distribution is a project of its own. Unsigned installers trigger security warnings, and macOS blocks apps that are not notarized, which hurts trust at first launch. Updates need a delivery channel, version checks and a way to roll back a bad release. Careful desktop app development plans these steps, along with where the app stores settings and data, so upgrades never wipe a user's work.
In short
- Delivery in 5 to 25 days, by package.
- Fixed price, shown before you order.
- SaaS owners who want a desktop version of their web product.
- Internal tool teams that need local file access and offline use.
- Copyright yours after full payment.
Desktop App Development: common questions
How much does desktop app development cost?
Prices are fixed and shown by package on our Desktop App Development pricing page, so you see the full price before you order. You can also ask for a custom quote.
How long does tauri app development take?
Delivery depends on the package: Basic 5-day delivery; Standard 14-day delivery; Premium 25-day delivery.
What is included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes: Existing web app wrapped in Tauri for Windows; macOS, installers. Higher packages add more scope, revisions and support.
Can I get a custom rust desktop application development package?
Yes. If none of the packages fits, use the custom package form on our pricing page to describe what you need, and our team sends you a fixed price.
Tauri or Electron, which should I choose?
Tauri apps are typically much lighter because they use the system webview and a Rust core. Electron bundles its own browser, which can suit teams that need identical rendering everywhere.
Do I need an Apple developer account?
Notarization on macOS requires one, so Premium needs your Apple developer credentials. Basic and Standard do not include notarization.
Can my existing React or Vue app be reused?
Yes. Basic is built for wrapping an existing web app, so your front end carries over.
What happens after the app is delivered?
Standard and Premium include auto-updates so you can ship fixes to installed apps, and Premium adds 30 days of support.
Is Tauri secure for desktop apps?
Tauri restricts what the web layer can access and routes sensitive actions through Rust commands that you control. Security still depends on how the app is written and which permissions you grant.
Who owns the final work?
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full. Paid fonts, stock files or licences, if used, are licensed in your name.
Ready to start your desktop app development?
Compare the packages and pick the one that fits. Not sure which? Write to us and we will help you choose.