SKM Power*Tools vs TINA Design Suite
SKM Power*Tools
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| Figure | SKM Power*Tools | TINA Design Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.92/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 7 |
| Spec score · Electrical Design Software | 8.0 (#12) | 7.0 (#31) |
| Integrations | The Data Exchange module supports tab-delimited, CSV and SKM XML formats and interfaces with Autodesk Revit and Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical. | TINACloud serves as the simulation engine for Infineon Designer, which the maker describes as an online analog and digital prototyping application. |
| Support | SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers, and support requests can be sent through its help desk or by email. | DesignSoft provides a technical support page, manuals, video tutorials, a discussion forum, and distributor contacts. |
Plans
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
TINA Design Suite
- TINA BasicPriced on request
- TINA Basic PlusPriced on request
- TINA ClassicPriced on request
- TINACloudPriced on request
- TINA EducationalPriced on request
- TINA IndustrialPriced on request
- TINA StudentPriced on request
In their own words
SKM Power*Tools
SKM Power*Tools has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
TINA Design Suite
TINA Design Suite is a paid package for analyzing, designing, and testing electronic circuits and PCB layouts. Its simulator covers analog, digital, IBIS, HDL, MCU, and mixed circuits, including SMPS and RF work. The integrated PCB module provides autoplacement, autorouting, design-rule checking, multilayer boards, 3D viewing, and Gerber output. AI tools can help design filters, oscillators, and power supplies, generate Arduino code, produce step-by-step DC and AC solutions, and create quizzes and riddles. Offline TINA can use local AI models without internet access. Embedded Python supports calculations, circuit design, and procedures. TINACloud runs in a browser without installation, opens TINA designs, and imports SPICE .CIR and .LIB files. It also includes education tools for tests, troubleshooting, progress monitoring, and result evaluation. Some editions list 100, 200, or 800 pad limits and a 5,000-line VHDL maximum. No free plan or prices are listed.