Why I Stick to Desktop Apps (and You Might Too)
Hi Product Hunt! 👋
I’ve been building desktop apps for years, and I’ve realized I really enjoy focusing on desktop over web or mobile. Frameworks like Squirrel .NET make updates smooth, but the reasons I prefer desktop go deeper than just convenience.
Two less obvious benefits for me:
User data stays on the user’s PC – I don’t need to worry about security, privacy, or building complex backend systems. I can focus on features instead of infrastructure.
Low ongoing costs – I don’t need expensive servers to keep things running. If I lose interest or shift focus, the app doesn’t go offline; it can keep working, and I can return whenever I want.
Sure, there are the obvious wins too: performance, OS integration, offline capabilities (FTPie relies on these heavily). But the freedom and simplicity desktop apps give me are what keep me building.
Curious to hear from you: Do you prefer building desktop apps, web apps, or mobile apps, and why?
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