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Alternatives to LibrePCB

The tools Specifiction weighs against LibrePCB, from its list of electrical design software, each with its plans, platforms and spec score.

  1. 01 AutoCAD

    AutoCAD suits people who need 2D and 3D drafting, design, or modeling, including users of its specialized industry toolsets.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 ETAP

    ETAP suits designers, engineers, and operators working in utilities, infrastructure, industries, or buildings.

    Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Altium Designer
    From $460/mo Free trial Web · Windows
    8.4 Visit Specs
  4. 04 LabVIEW

    LabVIEW suits engineers developing automated test and measurement applications.

    Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.4 Visit Specs
  5. 05 SOLIDWORKS

    SOLIDWORKS suits people and organizations creating 3D product designs, from individual makers and students to commercial design teams.

    From $4/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  6. 06 CircuitLab

    CircuitLab suits learners, hobbyists, and engineers who need schematic capture and circuit simulation.

    From $2/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  7. 07 EasyPower
    From $97.08/mo Free trial Windows
    8.2 Visit Specs
  8. 08 KiCad

    KiCad suits electronics designers who need schematic capture and PCB layout in one desktop application.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  9. 09 ProfiCAD

    It suits electrical engineers, electricians, panel builders, technicians, schools, hobbyists, and small or medium teams creating schematic and technical diagrams.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Android
    8.1 Visit Specs
  10. 10 DIgSILENT PowerFactory

    PowerFactory suits electrical-system analysts working across generation, transmission, distribution or industrial networks.

    Free plan Windows · API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  11. 11 SKM Power*Tools
    From $24.92/mo Windows · iOS · Android
    8.0 Visit Specs
  12. 12 eCADSTAR
    From £89/mo Free trial Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  13. 13 Fritzing
    Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  14. 14 PLECS
    Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.9 Visit Specs
  15. 15 PowerWorld Simulator

    It suits utilities, system operators, government agencies, developers, marketers, consultants, and academic users working with high-voltage power systems.

    Free plan Windows
    7.9 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Bentley promis.e
    From A$518.67/mo Windows
    7.8 Visit Specs
  17. 17 iCircuit
    From $1.25/mo Windows · macOS · iOS · Android
    7.7 Visit Specs
  18. 18 ngspice

    ngspice suits users who can describe circuits as netlists and want to simulate analog, digital, or mixed-signal designs.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 cofaso
    Free trial Windows
    7.6 Visit Specs
  20. 20 gEDA Project
    Free plan Linux
    7.6 Visit Specs
  21. 21 LTspice

    LTspice suits designers working on analog circuits who need schematic capture, simulation and waveform inspection.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.6 Visit Specs
  22. 22 OrCAD X

    It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses designing medium-complexity circuit boards.

    Free trial Web · Windows
    7.5 Visit Specs
  23. 23 PSCAD
    Free plan Windows · API
    7.5 Visit Specs
  24. 24 QElectroTech

    QElectroTech suits people creating electrical mapping and related technical diagrams on desktop systems.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
  25. 25 EPLAN Electric P8
    Windows
    7.4 Visit Specs
  26. 26 Proteus PCB Design
    Free trial Windows
    7.3 Visit Specs
  27. 27 QSPICE
    Free plan Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  28. 28 Zuken E3.series
    Free trial Web · Windows
    7.1 Visit Specs
  29. 29 SEE Electrical
    Free trial Windows
    7.0 Visit Specs
  30. 30 TINA Design Suite

    It suits electronics designers, educators, and students needing circuit simulation, PCB layout, or browser-based teaching tools.

    Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.0 Visit Specs

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