Windows · installer · updates

Windows desktop app developer for freelance projects

Desktop programs with installers, sensible updates, and layouts people can use every day—Electron or Tauri depending on scope.

Desktop apps fit when a browser tab is not enough: file access, offline use, or a dedicated window for a workflow. I scope platform targets up front (usually Windows first) and agree how updates ship.

You get a written scope, dashboard chat for feedback, and handover notes so you or another developer can maintain the build.

What’s included

  • Windows-focused builds with installer and update strategy
  • UI aligned to your brand and daily workflow
  • File handling, local storage, or API connections as scoped
  • Code in your repo with briefing-pack access notes

Related client work

AudioMerge

A simple merge tool for MP3 and WAV: drag-and-drop or file pick, plain messaging on what the app does, and a short path from files-in to one combined track—no extra noise.

Read AudioMerge case study

Questions

How much does a Windows desktop app cost?

Installer complexity, offline behaviour, and file-handling requirements are the main drivers. Utility tools and full workflow apps sit in different bands on the pricing guide.

The quote names what ships for the price — you pay that amount once, then I build.

Electron or Tauri—which do you use?

It depends on scope. Electron suits richer UI and familiar web stacks; Tauri can be lighter when the workflow fits. I recommend one up front in your quote with reasons—not a one-size-fits-all default.

How do updates and installers work after launch?

We agree an update path during scoping—auto-update, manual download, or store-style distribution. You get handover notes and a build pipeline in your repo so you or another developer can ship fixes.

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