UWP
UWP, short for Universal Windows Platform, is a Microsoft application platform designed to create modern, responsive, and cross-device applications that run on all Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. It provides a unified API surface, access to device capabilities, and a deployment model through the Microsoft Store or enterprise distribution.
WinUI
WinUI, short for Windows User Interface Library, is a native UI framework used to build modern desktop applications for the Windows platform. It provides a consistent set of controls, layout primitives, styling systems, and interaction models for applications distributed through the Microsoft Store or deployed internally within organizations.
WPF
WPF, short for Windows Presentation Foundation, is a graphical subsystem for rendering user interfaces in Windows-based applications. It enables developers to create visually rich, interactive desktop software with vector graphics, animations, media integration, and flexible layouts. WPF is used across enterprise applications, internal tools, and consumer Windows apps.