PSCAD pricing
3 plans read from pscad.com
PSCAD Free EditionFree FreeLimited by network size · 4 simultaneous parallel simulations · 15 electrical nodes · No MATLAB interface or Python automation Read 10 Oct 2026 · pscad.com
Educational EditionPriced on request Purchase or lease; contact sales for a quotationAvailable only to educational facilities · Same features as Professional with limitations Read 10 Oct 2026 · pscad.com
Professional EditionPriced on request Purchase or lease; contact sales for a quotationFully featured edition · Available to commercial users and educational facilities for teaching and research Read 10 Oct 2026 · pscad.com
In short
- PSCAD has a free plan (PSCAD Free Edition).
- A free trial is offered.
- 2 plans are priced on request (Educational Edition, Professional Edition).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD | — | Yes | Yes |
| ETAP | — | No | Yes |
| LibrePCB | — | Yes | No |
| Altium Designer | $460/mo | No | Yes |
| LabVIEW | — | Yes | Yes |
| SOLIDWORKS | $4/mo | No | Yes |
| CircuitLab | $2/mo | No | No |
| EasyPower | $97.08/mo | No | Yes |