Prynta Co vs Zebra Designer 3
A modern, browser-native alternative to Zebra's desktop software
Why Compare Prynta Co and Zebra Designer?
Zebra Designer 3 is a solid free tool for Windows users who design labels for Zebra printers. But if you're on Mac, Linux, or Chromebook — or if you need more advanced features like a command center and multi-printer management — you'll hit a wall.
Prynta Co is a browser-native alternative built for the modern web. No downloads, no drivers, no platform restrictions. Just open your browser and start designing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Zebra Designer 3 | Prynta Co |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows only | Any browser (Mac, Windows, Linux, Chromebook) |
| Installation | Desktop download + drivers | None — opens in browser |
| Label Design | Visual editor | Visual editor + ZPL code editor |
| Printer Config | Zebra Setup Utilities (separate app) | Built-in printer settings |
| Command Center | None | ZPL, EPL, SGD command center |
| Multi-Printer Management | No | Yes (Pro plan — up to 10 printers) |
| Price | Free (basic) / $$$ (Pro/Network) | Free / $9/mo Starter / $29/mo Pro |
| Updates | Manual download | Automatic (SaaS) |
| Mac/Linux Support | No | Yes |
| Browser-Native Printing | No | Yes (WebUSB + Web Serial + Network) |
Who Should Switch to Prynta Co?
Mac & Linux Users
Zebra Designer is Windows-only. Prynta Co works in any browser on any operating system.
Multi-Printer Operations
Managing multiple Zebra printers? Zebra Designer handles one at a time. Prynta Co's Pro plan supports up to 10 printers from one dashboard.
Power Users
Need to send raw ZPL, EPL, or SGD commands? Zebra Designer doesn't have a command center. Prynta Co does.
To Be Fair
Zebra Designer 3 is a perfectly good tool for Windows users who need basic label design. It's free (for the basic version), it's from Zebra themselves, and it's battle-tested.
But software should work on the device you already have — not force you to buy a Windows PC. That's why we built Prynta Co.