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Freya

Free#55 of 61 in Desktop App Development Frameworks

Freya: A free, open-source Rust GUI framework with Skia rendering and experimental mobile and web targets. Ranked #55 of 61 in Desktop App Development Frameworks by our editors (3.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for rust developers prototyping compact cross-platform UIs.

3.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Rust developers prototyping compact cross-platform UIs
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
UI stack
Custom
Facts checked
23 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Declarative Rust UI with Skia-powered rendering.
- Built-in controls, reactive state, animation, and text editing.
- MIT-licensed and supports Linux, Windows, macOS, Android, and browser targets.
Where it doesn't
- Android and browser support are labeled experimental.
- Optional editor, terminal, charting, and developer tools add a broader scope to evaluate.
- Support is community-based.

Our verdict on Freya

Freya is a declarative GUI library for building applications in Rust, aimed at developers who want to create compact interfaces across desktop platforms. It is powered by Skia and is available as a Rust crate under the MIT license. Its core toolkit includes reusable components, reactive state, event handling, built-in controls, animation, and text editing. That makes it a fit for Rust developers prototyping applications who want UI capabilities within a Rust-centered workflow rather than a framework centered on another language.

The platform range is broad, but maturity differs by target. Freya supports desktop development on Linux, Windows, and macOS; the official website labels Android and browser targets experimental. Desktop developers can therefore consider it for cross-platform UI work, while teams choosing a framework for a production mobile or browser release should account for that experimental status. The framework's custom UI stack and Skia rendering are central to its approach, rather than integrations with a supplied third-party ecosystem.

Freya is free and open source, with community support. Its built-in controls include buttons, switches, sliders, calendars, and color pickers, and text editing covers cursor management, selection, and keyboard shortcuts. Optional capabilities include routing, charting, terminal support, a code editor with syntax highlighting, and developer tools. These options can suit small projects that want to explore a broad set of UI features in Rust. Choose Freya if Rust and desktop prototyping are priorities; consider alternatives if you require established Android or browser support or a different support model.

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Freya pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Freya fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported desktop OS	Multi_platform
UI stack	Custom
Primary language	Rust
Open source	Yes
Mobile targets	Yes
App packaging	Not verified
Commercial support	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	freyaui.dev
Facts checked	23 Oct 2026

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