What is NW.js?
A desktop application framework combining Chromium and Node.js, enabling developers to create native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebGL while accessing Node.js APIs directly.
NW.js pricing
We don't have NW.js's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What NW.js does
The capabilities that matter for desktop app frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Native look and feel
- ✓
- Bundled runtime
- ✓
- Auto update builtin
- -
- Code signing support
- -
- App store distribution
- ✓
- Hot reload dev
- ✓
- Accessibility support
- -
- Mobile target support
- -
- Ide bundled
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
NW.js FAQ
Common questions about NW.js, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is NW.js?
A desktop application framework combining Chromium and Node.js, enabling developers to create native desktop applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WebGL while accessing Node.js APIs directly. It is indexed under Desktop App Frameworks.
Source: https://nwjs.io/
Is NW.js free to use?
NW.js is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://nwjs.io/
What platforms does NW.js support?
NW.js supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://nwjs.io/
Is NW.js open source?
Yes. NW.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/nwjs/nw.js
NW.js alternatives
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.08 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 36 | 0.12 | 4.3 | ✓ |
| Stars | 87 | 0.03 | 2.9 | ✓ |
| Security score | 25 | 0.05 | 1.3 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 5 | 0.08 | 0.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 13 | mediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 69% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Hot reload dev, Bundled runtime, Native look and feel, App store distribution | mediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-09-08 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-08 · 95% |
Pricing
Security
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