// 05 / desktop
Desktop applications
When an application needs local computing power, dedicated hardware or offline operation, we build stable and fast desktop software, in the technology that fits the requirements: Rust, C++, Go, C#, Tauri or Electron.
What you get
There is no single technology that fits every desktop application, so we start from the requirements: which operating systems it must run on, how much speed and memory use matter, whether it works with equipment or other programs, whether it must work offline and who will maintain it. Based on them, we recommend the technology: Rust, C++ or Go for performance and direct system access, C# for Windows applications tied to the Microsoft ecosystem, Tauri or Electron for modern interfaces that look the same on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Then we build the application end to end: architecture, interface, development, testing on each operating system, the installer and automatic updates. We also build add-ons for the programs you already use, connected in real time to web platforms.
// technologies we use
- Rust
- C++
- C#
- .NET
- Go
- Tauri
- Electron
- Qt
- WPF / WinUI
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- SQLite
- PostgreSQL
- WebSocket
- REST API
- CMake
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Windows, macOS and Linux, from a single codebase when possible
- The technology that fits the requirements: Rust, C++, Go, C#, Tauri or Electron
- Offline operation and sync with the server
- Integration with hardware, equipment and other programs
- Add-ons for the programs you already use
- Installer, code signing and automatic updates
- Interfaces built for intensive daily use
- Migration from legacy applications
// included
The same standard on every project.
Stability
Tested code and architecture built for the long run.
Speed
Fast loading and excellent Core Web Vitals on mobile and desktop.
SEO
Structure, structured data and performance that show in rankings.
AI optimization
Content that AI assistants understand, quote and recommend.
Security
OWASP best practices, updates and backups, by default.
Frequently asked questions
Which technology is right for my application?
It depends on the requirements. Rust and C++ fit when speed, memory or direct access to the system and equipment matter. Go is good for fast utilities and services that run in the background. C# is the natural choice for Windows applications tied to the Microsoft ecosystem. Tauri and Electron allow modern interfaces that look the same on Windows, macOS and Linux. We recommend the right option once we understand what the application must do.
Desktop application or web application?
A desktop application fits when you need local computing power, offline operation, work with large files or a connection to equipment and programs installed on the computer. A web application is better when users need to work from anywhere, without installing anything. The two can be combined: a desktop application that works together with a web platform, on the same data.
Can the application work without internet?
Yes. Data is kept locally, and when the connection is back, the application syncs automatically with the server, without losing the changes made in the meantime.
How is it installed and updated?
We deliver an installer for each operating system, digitally signed so the system doesn't block it. Updates are downloaded and installed automatically, without users having to reinstall the application.
Can we build add-ons for the programs you use?
Yes, if the program offers an API or a development kit. Every program has its own possibilities and limits, so tell us which program you use and what you would like the add-on to do, and we will tell you exactly what can be done and what can't.
What happens to our old application?
We analyse it, keep the data and the features you need and move it to current technology. When needed, the migration happens in stages, so your team keeps working without interruption.
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