Principle Alternatives for Windows

Principle is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is Figma, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Principle and ten of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Principle are Framer, ProtoPie, Qt Design Studio and WireframeSketcher.

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  1. Figma icon
     238 likes

    Figma is a web-based platform offering a robust set of tools for vector graphics editing and prototyping, along with offline desktop apps for seamless workflows. Designed specifically for UI and UX design, it emphasizes real-time collaboration, visual versioning, and vector networks to streamline the designer's work.

    100 Figma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Figma as an Alternative to Principle
    randomperson
    Negative
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    Figma doesn't allow for complex, frame-by-frame animations like Principle does

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    • Figma is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Principle.

    • Figma is the most popular free alternative to Principle.

    • Figma is Freemium and ProprietaryPrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Framer icon
     29 likes

    Combines code-driven and visual editing workflows for interactive UI design, high-fidelity prototyping, real-time team collaboration, reusable components, inline commenting, mobile previews on Android/iOS, and smooth developer handoff for efficient workflow.

    81 Framer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  3. ProtoPie icon
     27 likes

    ProtoPie is the easiest tool used to turn your UI/UX design ideas into highly interactive prototypes for mobile, desktop, web, all the way to IoT.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    • Most users think ProtoPie is a great Principle alternative.

    • ProtoPie is the most popular commercial alternative to Principle.

    • ProtoPie is Paid and ProprietaryPrinciple is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Revolutionize your development process by bridging the gap between designers and developers to turn your design visions into production-ready UIs.

    43 Qt Design Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Qt Design Studio is the most popular Linux alternative to Principle.

    • Qt Design Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryPrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
  5. WireframeSketcher is a software tool that helps product managers, designers and developers quickly create wireframes, mockups and prototypes for desktop, web and mobile applications. It’s standalone software and a plug-in for any Eclipse IDE.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Eclipse
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. ReacType icon
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    ReacType is a visual prototyping tool for developers employing React component architecture alongside the comprehensive type checking of TypeScript. In other words, you can draw prototypes and export React / Typescript code!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. PreVue icon
     2 likes

    All in One Prototyping Tool For Vue Developers. From Component Architecture to Code Exporting.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
     
  8. Pixate icon
     4 likes

    Pixate generates 100% native prototypes, so you can experience your ideas on device as if they’re completely real.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Comments about Pixate as an Alternative to Principle
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    easy animations and behaviors

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Pixate is Freemium and ProprietaryPrinciple is Paid and Proprietary
  9. HotGloo icon
     7 likes

    HotGloo is a UX, wireframe and prototyping tool designed to build wireframes for web, mobile and wearables. Create and share fully interactive prototypes with your team and clients and gather feedback on the process.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. Interplay icon
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    Fast prototyping that combines the power of design systems, production code components and live collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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