Tauri vs Kivy: privacy compared
Tauri and Kivy are both rated in cross-platform app frameworks against the same 4 public criteria.
| Criterion | Tauri Our pick | Kivy |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Grade B B (85/100) | Grade B B (80/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Netherlands Nine Eyes | Unknown |
| Open source Is all the source code needed to run the product public? | Yes source | Yes source |
| No trackers or telemetry Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default? | Partial source | Yes source |
| No ads or data sales Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data? | Yes source | Yes source |
| Independent audit Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years? | Yes source | No |
Which is more private, Tauri or Kivy?
Tauri scores higher on the public criteria: 85 out of 100, against 80 for Kivy. Tauri does better on independent audit. Kivy does better on no trackers or telemetry. How scoring works
Summaries
Tauri. Tauri scores 85 out of 100 (grade B) on the cross-platform app frameworks criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no ads or data sales and independent audit. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It is based in the Netherlands: Nine Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).
Kivy. Kivy scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the cross-platform app frameworks criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.
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