Fritzing vs SKM Power*Tools
Fritzing
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| Figure | Fritzing | SKM Power*Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $24.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Spec score · Electrical Design Software | 7.9 (#14) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Zephyr Cove, Nevada, USA |
| Purpose | Fritzing is an open-source hardware initiative with software and community services for documenting prototypes, sharing projects, teaching electronics, and laying out PCBs. | Power*Tools is electrical engineering software for power system analysis and design, covering fault calculations, load flow, coordination, arc flash hazards, motor starting, transient stability, reliability, harmonics, grounding, and cable pulling. |
| Support | Fritzing directs users to report bugs through its issue tracker or forum and provides a contact form for installation problems. | SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers, and support requests can be sent through its help desk or by email. |
Plans
Fritzing
- Fritzing 1.0.8 individual€8, paid once
- Fritzing 1.0.8 supporter€25, paid once
- Business customerPriced on request
SKM Power*Tools
- SKM Mobile App iOS/Android$299 a year
- MySKM Cloud Subscription$1,500 a year
- DAPPER 50 Bus$2,450, paid once
- DAPPER 100 Bus$4,670, paid once
- DAPPER 300 Bus$5,890, paid once
- DAPPER 1000 Bus$8,570, paid once
- DAPPER 2000 Bus$11,050, paid once
- DAPPER 5000 Bus$17,160, paid once
- DAPPER 12000 Bus$24,500, paid once
In their own words
SKM Power*Tools
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