Software · Windows & Mac
Desktop software, built for Windows and Mac.
Some work belongs on the computer, not in a browser: fast screens, printers and scanners, big files, no internet needed. We build native-feeling Windows and Mac software from one plan, sign it so customers trust it, and set it up to update itself. Below is what we build, what is inside it, and every technology we use, in plain words.
- Win + Mac
- one team, one plan
- Offline
- first, by design
- 100%
- code is yours
- 1
Write once
Day 1One codebase for the screens and the logic
TypeScript · React · Rust
- 2
Build for each system
Every changeWindows and Mac versions are made automatically
GitHub Actions · Tauri · Electron
- 3
Sign & package
Release dayAn installer people trust, with no scary warnings
Code signing · notarization · MSI · DMG
- 4
Update itself
ForeverNew versions arrive quietly, with a way back
Signed auto-updates
✓ Your customers just double-click. After that, new versions arrive on their own.
What we build
Desktop software, six ways.
Desktop software is not one thing. Find the kind closest to your idea, and we will shape it from there.
Business desktop apps
Invoicing, CRM, inventory and reporting software that runs on your team's Windows and Mac computers, fast and with or without internet.
- Good for
- Clinics, accountants, distributors, small and mid-sized companies
- Typical
- 6–10 weeks
- Built with
- Tauri · React · SQLite
Billing & point-of-sale
Quick checkout screens that print receipts, scan barcodes and keep selling even when the internet drops.
- Good for
- Shops, restaurants, pharmacies, warehouses
- Typical
- 6–10 weeks
- Built with
- Electron or Tauri · SQLite · printers
Device & hardware control
Software that talks to machines over USB, serial or Bluetooth: scales, printers, lab equipment and IoT devices.
- Good for
- Manufacturing, labs, hardware products
- Typical
- 8–14 weeks
- Built with
- .NET or Rust · USB / serial
Offline-first field tools
Tools that work with no signal and sync later, for teams out on site: audits, surveys, inspections and deliveries.
- Good for
- Field staff, inspectors, logistics
- Typical
- 8–12 weeks
- Built with
- Tauri · SQLite · sync API
Desktop clients for web products
A desktop app for your web product, with notifications, shortcuts and offline mode that a browser tab cannot give.
- Good for
- SaaS companies and online services
- Typical
- 6–10 weeks
- Built with
- Electron or Tauri · TypeScript
Utilities & internal tools
Small, sharp tools: tray apps, bulk editors, converters and installers that remove daily friction for your team.
- Good for
- Operations and IT teams
- Typical
- 2–6 weeks
- Built with
- Tauri · Rust or C#
What's inside desktop software
Four layers. Every app has them.
A desktop app looks like one thing, but four layers do the work. Knowing them makes every quote, every choice and every conversation with us easier.
A small utility needs little more than a window and an engine. A business app needs all four to be strong. We size each layer to your goal, so you never pay for what you do not need.
- 01
The window
InterfaceEverything people see and touch: windows, menus, tables, shortcuts and dark mode. It should feel at home on Windows and on Mac.
What this layer does
- Feels native on each system
- Works well with keyboard and mouse
- Stays responsive during heavy work
We use
- React
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- SwiftUI
- WPF
- 02
The engine
Core logicThe rules and calculations that make the software useful, running right on the computer, so they are fast and do not need a server.
What this layer does
- Gives the same result every time
- Stays fast, even with big files
- Talks to printers, scanners and USB devices
We use
- Rust
- C#
- TypeScript
- Swift
- C++
- 03
The vault
Local data & syncWhere the app keeps its data, on the computer and in the cloud, so work continues offline and everything syncs when the internet is back.
What this layer does
- Keeps data safe and encrypted
- Keeps working with no internet
- Syncs and merges changes when online
We use
- SQLite
- Encrypted storage
- OS keychain
- Cloud sync
- 04
The delivery
Install & updateHow the software reaches your customers and stays current: the installer, the signature that proves it is yours, and updates that arrive on their own.
What this layer does
- Installs in one click
- Signed, so Windows and Mac trust it
- Updates quietly, with a way back
We use
- MSI / MSIX
- DMG
- Code signing
- Auto-update
The full toolbox
Every language and tool, explained.
49 technologies in 6 groups, in plain words: what each one is, what we use it for, and where it has limits. Tags show which are rising right now.
- Trendinggaining momentum now
- Industry standardthe safe default
- Steadyproven, not changing fast
- Worth watchingpromising, not yet mainstream
Languages
The language decides how fast the app is, how easy it is to maintain, and which systems it can run on.
Nothing in this group is trending right now. Switch the filter off to see everything.
TypeScript
TrendingJavaScript with types, so many mistakes are caught while we write. It powers most of our interface and logic.
- Use it for
- Interfaces and logic in Tauri and Electron apps
- Trade-off
- A little more typing up front, far fewer bugs later.
Rust
TrendingA very fast language that prevents a whole class of memory bugs. It is the engine inside Tauri.
- Use it for
- Fast, safe cores and device access
- Trade-off
- Slower and costlier to build with, worth it where speed or safety matters.
C# (.NET)
SteadyMicrosoft's mature language with excellent tooling, now running on Windows, Mac and Linux.
- Use it for
- Windows business software and device control
Swift
Industry standardApple's language for Mac, iPhone and iPad apps, with first-class access to every Apple feature.
- Use it for
- Mac-first apps that must feel perfectly native
C++
SteadyThe long-time choice for maximum speed and direct hardware access, used in games, design tools and drivers.
- Use it for
- Performance-critical parts and existing C++ code
- Trade-off
- Powerful but easy to get wrong, so we use it only when needed.
Python
SteadyReadable, with a huge library collection. Great for data, reports and AI, and for tools used by a few people.
- Use it for
- Data tools, quick utilities and AI features
Kotlin & Java
SteadyThe Java world's languages, running on a virtual machine on any system. Kotlin is the more modern one.
- Use it for
- Teams already on the JVM, enterprise tools
Dart
Worth watchingThe language behind Flutter. One codebase can now reach Windows, Mac, phones and the web.
- Use it for
- Apps that also need mobile versions
Desktop frameworks
A desktop framework is the base the app is built on. The choice sets the size, speed, look and cost of everything after it.
Nothing in this group is trending right now. Switch the filter off to see everything.
Tauri
TrendingBuilds your interface with web tools and a Rust core, using the system's own web view, so installers are small and apps start fast.
- Use it for
- Most of our new cross-platform apps
- Trade-off
- Newer than Electron, with a smaller ecosystem.
Electron
Industry standardPacks a full browser and Node.js with your app. Well proven: tools like VS Code, Slack and Discord are built on it.
- Use it for
- Complex apps that need the same look everywhere
- Trade-off
- Bigger downloads and more memory use.
WPF & WinUI
SteadyMicrosoft's own native toolkits for Windows apps, written in .NET, with deep Windows integration.
- Use it for
- Windows-only business and enterprise software
SwiftUI & AppKit
Industry standardApple's native toolkits for Mac apps. They give the most polished Mac behaviour and access to new features first.
- Use it for
- Mac-only or Mac-first apps
.NET MAUI
Worth watchingMicrosoft's cross-platform toolkit: one C# project for Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.
- Use it for
- Teams that live in C# and want one codebase
Qt
SteadyA mature C++ toolkit (with QML) for fast, native-looking apps on every desktop system.
- Use it for
- Industrial, scientific and embedded-style software
- Trade-off
- Check the licence terms for commercial use.
Flutter desktop
Worth watchingFlutter's desktop target draws every pixel itself, so the app looks identical on Windows and Mac.
- Use it for
- Custom-designed apps that also ship on phones
Avalonia
Worth watchingA cross-platform .NET interface toolkit that feels familiar to WPF developers.
- Use it for
- C# teams that need Windows, Mac and Linux
Compose Multiplatform
TrendingJetBrains' toolkit for sharing Kotlin interfaces across desktop and mobile.
- Use it for
- Kotlin teams building for several systems
Installable web apps
SteadyA website that installs like an app (a PWA). No download or signing, but fewer system features.
- Use it for
- Simple tools where a browser is enough
Interface
The interface is what your team touches all day. We design it to be quick, clear and kind to the eyes.
Nothing in this group is trending right now. Switch the filter off to see everything.
React
Industry standardThe most-used library for building interfaces from reusable pieces, with a huge ecosystem.
- Use it for
- Windows and tables in most of our desktop apps
Svelte
TrendingTurns your code into tiny, fast bundles when it is built. Developers who use it tend to love it.
- Use it for
- Fast apps with a small footprint
Tailwind CSS
Industry standardStyle screens with small ready-made classes. It keeps the design consistent and the CSS tiny.
- Use it for
- Every design system we build
Radix & shadcn/ui
TrendingAccessible, well-tested building blocks (menus, dialogs, tables) that we style to fit your brand.
- Use it for
- Complex, accessible controls without starting from zero
Figma design systems
Industry standardReusable screens and rules designed before any code, so every part of the app looks like one product.
- Use it for
- Keeping big apps consistent as they grow
Platform guidelines
Industry standardWe follow Windows 11 and macOS design rules: shortcuts, menus, window behaviour and dark mode.
- Use it for
- Software that feels at home on each system
Accessibility
Industry standardKeyboard use, screen readers (Narrator, VoiceOver), contrast and zoom, built in from the start.
- Use it for
- Every project
Data & sync
Desktop apps keep data close to the user, then share it safely. Getting this right is what makes software feel instant and trustworthy.
Nothing in this group is trending right now. Switch the filter off to see everything.
SQLite
TrendingA tiny, very reliable database that lives in one file next to your app. Fast, and no server to run.
- Use it for
- Local data in almost every desktop app we build
PostgreSQL
Industry standardThe most-used database in Stack Overflow's survey. Reliable and powerful for the shared, cloud side.
- Use it for
- The central database your apps sync with
Encrypted storage & keychain
Industry standardSensitive data is encrypted on disk, and secrets live in the system's own vault (Windows Credential Manager, macOS Keychain).
- Use it for
- Passwords, tokens and private data
Local-first sync
TrendingThe app works fully on its own, then merges changes with the cloud. Tools like PowerSync, Electric and CRDTs handle the merging.
- Use it for
- Teams that must keep working without internet
REST & GraphQL APIs
Industry standardThe standard ways an app talks to a server to fetch and save data.
- Use it for
- Connecting to your web systems and services
WebSockets
Industry standardA live connection to the server, so changes appear on every screen the moment they happen.
- Use it for
- Live dashboards and shared work
Background jobs
SteadyHeavy work such as imports, reports and uploads runs out of sight, so the screen never freezes.
- Use it for
- Large files and long tasks
Devices & system
This is where desktop beats the browser: direct access to files, printers, scanners and the operating system.
Nothing in this group is trending right now. Switch the filter off to see everything.
Files & drag-and-drop
Industry standardOpen, save, watch and process files and folders on the computer, including drag-and-drop.
- Use it for
- Document, import and export workflows
Printers & receipts
Industry standardRegular printing, label printers and thermal receipt printers (ESC/POS) with exact layouts.
- Use it for
- Billing, labels and reports
Barcode & QR scanners
Industry standardHandheld scanners work like a keyboard, and cameras can scan too, so checkout and stock are quick.
- Use it for
- Point of sale, inventory and warehouses
USB, serial & Bluetooth
Industry standardTalk directly to machines: scales, meters, lab devices, locks and controllers.
- Use it for
- Hardware and IoT software
Tray, notifications & shortcuts
Industry standardLive in the system tray, send native notifications and respond to global keyboard shortcuts.
- Use it for
- Always-on tools and quick actions
On-device AI
TrendingRun small AI models right on the computer, for private, offline features such as transcription, search and summaries.
- Use it for
- Smart features without sending data to a server
Native modules
TrendingWhen the web layer is not enough, a small Rust or C++ module handles the demanding part at full speed.
- Use it for
- Heavy computation and special drivers
Ship & maintain
Shipping desktop software is its own craft: installers, trust prompts and updates. We handle all of it.
Nothing in this group is trending right now. Switch the filter off to see everything.
Installers
Industry standardMSI/MSIX and NSIS on Windows, DMG and PKG on Mac: the files people double-click to install.
- Use it for
- Every release
Code signing & notarization
Industry standardA digital signature proves the app comes from you. Windows and Mac show scary warnings without it.
- Use it for
- Every release, with certificates in your name
- Trade-off
- Needs yearly certificates and an Apple developer account.
Auto-update
Industry standardThe app checks for new versions and installs them, with signed updates and a way back if something goes wrong.
- Use it for
- Keeping every customer on the latest version
Microsoft Store & Mac App Store
SteadyOfficial stores give customers a trusted place to install, at the cost of review rules and store fees.
- Use it for
- Wide reach and consumer-style distribution
Winget & Homebrew
Worth watchingPackage managers that developers and IT teams use to install and update software with one command.
- Use it for
- Technical audiences and managed computers
Automated builds (CI)
Industry standardEvery change is built and tested on real Windows and Mac machines automatically.
- Use it for
- Calm, repeatable releases
Crash reports & analytics
Industry standardSentry reports crashes the moment they happen. Privacy-friendly analytics show which features are used.
- Use it for
- Fixing problems before customers write in
Staged roll-outs & feature flags
TrendingA new version goes to a few users first, then everyone, and a feature can be switched off remotely if it misbehaves.
- Use it for
- Releasing with less risk
Supply-chain security
TrendingTools that check every library that goes into a build and keep a record of it (an SBOM), so surprises are caught early.
- Use it for
- Software that customers and auditors must trust
Licensing & payments
SteadyLicense keys and checkout through services like Paddle or Lemon Squeezy, which also handle sales tax.
- Use it for
- Software you sell to the public
About the tags: they are our judgement from public developer surveys, such asState of JS 2025and theStack Overflow Developer Survey 2025, plus what we see in real projects. They shift every year, and a tool that is not trending can still be exactly the right one.
Which stack for which project
Pick the project. See the stack.
Choose a kind of desktop project and watch the plan appear: the tools we would use, and why each one earns its place.
$shroytech plan "business app --mac --windows"
✦ Matching your goal to a stack…
- Shell
- Tauri
- → one codebase, small installers
- Interface
- React + TypeScript
- → fast, familiar, easy to grow
- Local data
- SQLite
- → instant, works offline
- Cloud
- PostgreSQL + API
- → shared data and backups
- Updates
- Signed auto-update
- → every customer stays current
✓ Plan ready · first version in 6–10 weeks
$shroytech plan "billing pos"
✦ Matching your goal to a stack…
- Shell
- Electron or Tauri
- → proven, with hardware support
- Local data
- SQLite
- → keeps selling with no internet
- Printing
- ESC/POS receipts
- → exact layouts on thermal printers
- Scanning
- Barcode scanners
- → fast checkout and stock
- Backup
- Encrypted cloud copy
- → nothing lost if a PC fails
✓ Plan ready · first version in 6–10 weeks
$shroytech plan "windows enterprise"
✦ Matching your goal to a stack…
- Interface
- WPF or WinUI (.NET)
- → fully native on Windows
- Language
- C#
- → mature, fast, well supported
- Data
- SQL Server or PostgreSQL
- → fits company systems
- Sign-in
- Microsoft Entra ID
- → single sign-on for staff
- Deploy
- MSIX + device management
- → IT can roll it out centrally
✓ Plan ready · first version in 8–14 weeks
$shroytech plan "mac creative app"
✦ Matching your goal to a stack…
- Interface
- SwiftUI + AppKit
- → the most native Mac feel
- Language
- Swift
- → full access to Apple features
- Graphics
- Metal · Core Image
- → fast image and video work
- Files
- Documents + iCloud
- → familiar Mac file behaviour
- Release
- Notarized, or Mac App Store
- → trusted by macOS
✓ Plan ready · first version in 8–14 weeks
$shroytech plan "device control"
✦ Matching your goal to a stack…
- Core
- Rust or C#
- → fast, reliable device handling
- Link
- USB · serial · Bluetooth
- → talks to the machine directly
- Interface
- Tauri + React or WPF
- → clear controls and live readings
- Safety
- Validation + logs
- → every command is checked and recorded
- Output
- SQLite + CSV / PDF
- → results you can keep and share
✓ Plan ready · first version in 8–14 weeks
$shroytech plan "offline field tool"
✦ Matching your goal to a stack…
- Shell
- Tauri or Electron
- → one app for Windows and Mac
- Local data
- SQLite
- → works with no signal
- Sync
- PowerSync or custom API
- → merges changes when online
- Server
- FastAPI or Node + PostgreSQL
- → the shared source of truth
- Conflicts
- Merge rules + review
- → two edits never silently clash
✓ Plan ready · first version in 8–12 weeks
Built in, not bolted on
Every app gets these.
Whatever the technology, these six things are part of every software project, and we show you how each one is checked.
Fast and light
The app opens quickly, stays responsive and does not hog the computer.
How we check
We measure start-up time, memory and CPU use on an ordinary office computer, not just on a developer machine.
Safe by design
Your data and your customers' data stay protected, on the computer and on the way to the cloud.
How we check
Encrypted local data, secrets in the system vault, least-privilege access, signed installers and no admin rights needed to run.
Works offline
Work does not stop when the internet does, and nothing is lost when it comes back.
How we check
We test with the network switched off, then check that changes merge correctly when it returns.
Updates itself
Every customer gets fixes and new features without you sending files around.
How we check
Signed auto-updates with a staged roll-out and a one-step way back if a release misbehaves.
Feels native
It follows Windows and Mac habits, so people do not have to learn anything new.
How we check
We test on Windows 11 and on current Macs, with dark mode, sharp high-resolution screens, shortcuts and screen readers.
Yours to keep
No lock-in. You own what you paid for.
How we check
After final payment you own the source code, designs, certificates and accounts. We hand over clean, documented code and a short guide.
How we work
No mystery. Just a clear path from idea to launch.
Five steps, the same every time. You always know what's happening, what's next, and when it's done.
Start with step 01 →01Discover
1–3 daysA call about your goals, audience and scope. You get a fixed price and timeline before any commitment.
- Discovery call
- Scope document
- Fixed quote
02Story & Design
1–2 weeksWe map the story your product tells, then design every screen and turn it into a clickable prototype.
- Story map
- Wireframes
- UI design
- Prototype
03Build
2–6 weeksClean, fast engineering with a live demo every week, so you see progress instead of waiting for it.
- Weekly demos
- Staging link
- Clean code
04Test
~1 weekReal devices, real browsers. We test speed, security and every flow, and automate the tests.
- Device testing
- Speed audit
- Automated tests
05Launch & Grow
OngoingWe ship it, watch the numbers and keep improving it with you after launch.
- Go-live
- Analytics
- Support
- Iterations
Software FAQ
Software questions, answered.
Still curious? Write to [email protected] and a real person replies within 24 hours.
Can one app run on both Windows and Mac?
Yes. Most of our desktop software uses Tauri or Electron, so one codebase gives you a Windows version and a Mac version. When an app must feel perfectly native on one system, such as a Mac creative tool, we build natively instead and tell you why.
Tauri or Electron: which will you use?
We usually start with Tauri because installers are small and apps start quickly. We choose Electron when the app needs identical behaviour everywhere or relies on the largest ecosystem. You get the reasons in writing before we begin.
Will it work without internet?
Yes, if it needs to. We store data on the computer, so the app keeps working offline, then syncs and merges changes when the connection returns.
How do updates reach my customers?
The app checks for a new version and installs it automatically. Updates are signed, so they cannot be faked, and we keep a way back in case a release has a problem.
What about code signing and the security warnings?
Windows and Mac warn people about software that is not signed. We set up code signing (and, on Mac, Apple's notarization) for you. The certificates and developer accounts are in your name, and they carry yearly fees that we put in your quote.
Can it print receipts, scan barcodes or talk to devices?
Yes. This is one of the biggest reasons to choose desktop software. We work with receipt and label printers, barcode scanners, scales, and devices that connect by USB, serial or Bluetooth.
Should I choose a desktop app or a web app?
Choose a web app when people use many different devices and need no special hardware. Choose desktop software when you need speed, offline work, printers and scanners, or big local files. Many projects use both, and we will help you decide.
Can you turn our web app or website into a desktop app?
Often, yes, and quickly. We wrap your existing web interface in Tauri or Electron and then add the desktop extras: offline mode, notifications, shortcuts and file access.
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