How it works

Step 1

Bootstrap straight from your web app

Copy and paste your web app url into ToDesktop. Customise your app design, app icon and window frame UI with no code.

• Multiple Windows
• Customisable menus
• Menubar/tray menus
• Launch on startup
• Offline support
• Tabs (Mac only)

Step 2

Add desktop code to customise your web app

No need to create a new repository, just add code from our desktop APIs to your codebase and get access to system level functionality.

• Native Notifications
• Global keyboard shortcuts
• Application menu
• Context menu
• Dock/Icon
• Isolated browser views
• File system access
• …plus more APIs in our docs

Step 3

Publish

One-click will publish your desktop app to your customers and give you a download link to put on your website.

• Super-fast global CDN
• Download links on your domain
• Magic universal links
• Download analytics
• Manage version numbers
• Native installers for all platforms

ToDesktop handles the details

Native Notifications

Auto Updates

We’ll ensure the underlying browser is up to date and deliver performance improvements, security patches, & additional features

Plugins

Access to Native APIs

ToDesktop ensures the underlying browser, performance improvements, security patches and additional features are always up to date.

Customizable look and feel

Native Installers

We even provide a magic link which will detect your users operating system & download the most up to date version of your app.

Customer stories

ClickUp used ToDesktop to get their desktop app in front of customers in days instead of months.

Chromeless UI

Native spellcheck

Task time in menubar

Notification count in the dock

Global hotkey to create task

“ToDesktop provided us with a polished desktop app in no time. Their expert team guided us through a smooth migration from our outdated legacy desktop app, enabling us to deliver new and improved features to our customers within days.”

Zeb Evans

Founder & CEO, ClickUp

Native APIs

What sets ToDesktop apart is its seamless integration with native APIs using our existing web codebase. By tapping into APIs like Tray and Notifications, we've crafted an exceptionally polished desktop user experience.

Rick Pastoor

Rise

Cleaner, less cluttered UI

Having a desktop app gives us the freedom to design the experience we want, including better keyboard shortcuts and a cleaner UI. It was a no-brainer for us to use ToDesktop.

Max Musing

Basedash

Code optional

It was unbelievably simple for us to get a desktop app up and running, and we didn't have to write a single line of code. Once we had this MVP, we were able to extend the app's functionality with custom behavior using ToDesktop's libraries.

Rick Pastoor

Rise

READY TO START BUILDING?

Create your desktop app for free*

ToDesktop Builder will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your first desktop app in just a few minutes.

Download ToDesktop Builder

*You can create a desktop app and run it on your computer for free. You will only be charged if you want to create a distributable app for your customers.

Choose a plan that fits your needs

FAQs

Is ToDesktop for Me?

That depends! If you would like to distribute your web app to your users as a downloadable desktop app then ToDesktop is for you.

Will my app work offline?

Think of ToDesktop as a normal browser that is just for your website. Your website will work exactly as it does in Chrome, or any other browser.

Can I try ToDesktop without buying?

Yes. You can get started by downloading ToDesktop Builder at no cost. After installing it, you can build your desktop application and preview it by clicking the “Run” button. This allows you to test the app on your own computer to ensure it performs to your expectations.

Will my app work offline?

Think of ToDesktop as a normal browser that is just for your website. Your website will work exactly as it does in Chrome, or any other browser.

Do you collect or store data about my customers?

No. When a ToDesktop app opens it contacts the our servers to check if an update is available. We do not collect or store any user data from these requests.

Which version of Electron/Chromium is used?

ToDesktop is currently based on Chromium 118 and Electron 27. When Electron releases a new version you can expect us to update it shortly after. We prioritize security fixes and endeavour to release them as soon as possible. All updates are pushed out to all your users over auto-update.

Does ToDesktop work with sites built with ___?

Wordpress? Yes, Squarespace? Yup, Wix? Of course, Shopify? Definitely, React? You bet, Vue? Affirmative, PHP? 100%, Go? Absolutely,

How does my app get updated?

Every time your app launches it contacts the ToDesktop update server. If there is a newer version available then it gets downloaded automatically. The user gets a notification that the new version will be installed the next time that they open the app.

What features are on the product roadmap?

If you have any suggestions, we’d love to hear! Please send us an email at support@todeskto.com or send us a message

How does ToDesktop work under the hood?

It can help to think of ToDesktop as a custom web browser dedicated to your web app or website. It shows a live version of your site or web app at all times, just like a web browser. There is no toolbar or address bar or refresh buttons but it behaves and functions just like a web browser. This means you don’t need to do anything to your existing site, it will just work. If your site works in Google Chrome then it is compatible with ToDesktop.

More questions? Visit our docs. Or send us a message.