PLECS vs SKM Power*Tools
PLECS
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| Figure | PLECS | SKM Power*Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $24.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 9 |
| Spec score · Electrical Design Software | 7.9 (#15) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Integrations | PLECS Blockset runs inside Simulink, and PLECS simulation scripts can automate simulations and process results using Octave, Python or MATLAB. | The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV and SKM XML formats and interfaces with Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical. |
| Purpose | PLECS models and simulates power electronic systems, including converters, motor drives and control algorithms. | 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 | PLECS support includes tutorials, application examples, technical solutions, installation help, a user forum and a contact-support channel. | 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
PLECS
- PLECS trial licenseFree
- PLECS Blockset Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Standalone Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Dongle License (commercial)$11,200, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Concurrent License (commercial)$16,000, paid once
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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