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Vesktop vs TauriTavern

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Vesktop

8.0
Communication

Custom Discord App

TauriTavern

6.5
Utilities

SillyTavern-compatible native client

Metric Vesktop TauriTavern
Category Communication Utilities
AI Score 8.0 6.5
30-day Installs 475 39
90-day Installs 1.4K 40
365-day Installs 5.1K 40
Version 1.6.7 2.2.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.6K 1.1K
GitHub Forks 366 75
Open Issues 63 36
License GPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0
Language TypeScript JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 6mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Mar 31, 2025 Aug 5, 2026

Reviews

Vesktop

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application that offers improved performance and enhanced Linux support. It aims to provide a more optimized and feature-rich experience for users who prioritize a smooth and tailored Discord client.

Vesktop is a custom-built Discord application designed for better performance and enhanced Linux support.

Pros

  • + Improved performance and better Linux support compared to the official Discord client.
  • + Open-source under GPL-3.0, allowing for customization and transparency.
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates and a strong community following.

Cons

  • - Lack of direct community discussion on platforms like Reddit or Hacker News may limit troubleshooting resources.
  • - Some performance issues with screen-sharing remain unresolved despite being closed as wontfix or upstream issues.

TauriTavern

TauriTavern is a modern, native client for SillyTavern, built with Tauri and Rust, offering improved performance and security. It's ideal for users seeking a more efficient and up-to-date version of SillyTavern.

It provides a client interface for SillyTavern, leveraging modern technologies for enhanced functionality.

Pros

  • + Compatible with SillyTavern
  • + Modern tech stack (Tauri and Rust)
  • + Active development

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Limited installs