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Electron vs PyInstaller

Electron logo
ElectronDeveloper Tools
FreePublished price
PyInstaller logo
PyInstallerDesktop Application Development
FreePublished price
Electron logo
Electron
Developer Tools

Build cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

PyInstaller logo
PyInstaller
Desktop Application Development

Bundle a Python application and all its dependencies into a single package

Overview
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDesktop Application Development
What it isFramework from GitHub for building cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Node.js.Tool for freezing Python applications into stand-alone executables for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Electron is free, open-source software released under the MIT license and maintained under the OpenJS Foundation. There is no paid tier or license fee.
Free
PyInstaller is available as free or open-source software. No paid numeric vendor price is published for the core product.
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20132005
Team size1001-5000 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CARemote

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