Fritzing

Spec sheet

Purpose

Fritzing is an open-source hardware initiative with software and community services for documenting prototypes, sharing projects, teaching electronics, and laying out PCBs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Intended users

Fritzing describes itself as suited to designers and artists and says its initiative supports designers, artists, researchers, and hobbyists.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Privacy

The privacy policy says the website can be used without providing personal data, while special website services may require processing personal data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Support

Fritzing directs users to report bugs through its issue tracker or forum and provides a contact form for installation problems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

License

The FAQ states that Fritzing source code is licensed under GNU GPL v3 and documentation and breadboard view graphics under CC Attribution-ShareAlike.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Headquarters

Berlin, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · fritzing.org

Circuit simulation

The FAQ says a first beta of the simulator is available for testing and describes the simulation as limited.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Company location

Fritzing GmbH lists its address as Zionskirchstrasse 20, 10119 Berlin, Germany.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Design workflow

The software uses a breadboard metaphor and lets users create PCB layouts for manufacturing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Desktop platforms

Version 1.0.8 is listed for 64-bit Windows, macOS Monterey through Tahoe, Linux 64-bit, and Linux ARM64.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

History

Fritzing says it was started in August 2007 by the Interaction Design Lab at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Latest version

Version 1.0.8 was released on August 12, 2026.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Linux requirements

The download page says the x86-64 AppImage needs glibc 2.31 or newer and the ARM AppImage needs glibc 2.39 or newer.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Parts and BOM

The 1.0.8 release notes list part migration, multi-selection editing, a printer-friendly bill of materials, and BOM CSV export with a Value column.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

PCB manufacturing

Fritzing Fab is presented as a way to turn a circuit into a custom-made PCB.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Source and contributions

Fritzing says its source code is available on GitHub and everyone is welcome to participate in development.Read 11 Oct 2026 · fritzing.org

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Electrical Design Software#14 of 417.9