Tauri vs Slint: privacy compared
Tauri and Slint are both rated in cross-platform app frameworks against the same 4 public criteria. Tauri does better on independent audit. Tauri is based in the Netherlands (Nine Eyes); Slint is based in Germany (Fourteen Eyes).
| Criterion | Tauri Our pick | Slint |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Grade B B (85/100) | Grade C C (65/100) |
| Jurisdiction | Netherlands Nine Eyes | Germany Fourteen Eyes |
| 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 | Partial 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 |
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).
Slint. Slint scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the cross-platform app frameworks criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).