Fritzing AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as CAD Software

The best free CAD alternative to Fritzing is KiCad, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Fritzing and seven of them are free CAD Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free CAD Software alternatives to Fritzing are Autodesk Tinkercad, EasyEDA, LibrePCB and ExpressPCB.

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Fritzing alternatives are mainly Circuit Simulators but may also be Electronic Design Automation Tools or CAD Software. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Fritzing.

Fritzing

Circuit Simulator
Paid • Open Source

Fritzing is a very-very handy a tool, very complex but very simple to use, to design circuits, as well as so called "layouts", be it PCB or stripboard or breadboard.

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Fritzing alternatives page was last updated Feb 6, 2023

KiCad
KiCad is an open source software suite for electronic design automation (EDA) - designing schematics of electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCB). KiCad is developed by Jean-Pierre Charras. And features an integrated environment between schematic capture, bill of...
58 KiCad alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Electronic Design Automation Tool
- Circuit Simulator
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
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KiCad Features
1. Multiplatform
2. 3D Renderer
3. Lightweight
4. Portable
5. Wast library
6. 3d sketching
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KiCad VS Fritzing
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- Almost everyone thinks KiCad is a great Fritzing alternative.
- KiCad is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Fritzing.
- KiCad is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Fritzing.
- KiCad is Free and Open SourceFritzing is Paid and Open Source
- KiCad is LightweightFritzing is not according to our users

Autodesk Tinkercad
Tinkercad is a super easy-to-use, browser based 3D design tool. With Tinkercad you can create 3D printable items: toys to play with, decoration to light up your home or jewelry to express yourself. You dream it, you can make it!
72 Autodesk Tinkercad alternatives
License model
- Free Personal • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- 3D Modeler
Platforms
- Online
Autodesk Tinkercad Features
Web-Based
3D design
Browser-based
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Comments about Autodesk Tinkercad as an Alternative to Fritzing

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While not as fully featured, Tinkercad Circuits is a simple, modern, and easy to use alternative to Fritzing.
Positive comment •Jan 30, 2019
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- Some users think Autodesk Tinkercad is a great Fritzing alternative, some don't.
- Autodesk Tinkercad is the most popular Web-based alternative to Fritzing.
- Autodesk Tinkercad is Free Personal and ProprietaryFritzing is Paid and Open Source

EasyEDA
EasyEDA - Web-based and desktop EDA suite; runs in browser, Windows, Mac, or Linux. Schematic capture, Ngspice based simulation, PCB layout, custom PCB manufacturing, for electronic engineers, educators, students and hobbyists.
54 EasyEDA alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Circuit Simulator
- Electronic Design Automation Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
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LibrePCB
LibrePCB is a free EDA software to develop printed circuit boards. It’s currently under heavy development to bring out first stable releases as soon as possible.
51 LibrePCB alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Circuit Simulator
- Electronic Design Automation Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
LibrePCB Features
Lightweight
Ad-free
3d sketching
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ExpressPCB
Free PCB layout software - Low cost circuit boards - Top quality PCB manufacturing
17 ExpressPCB alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Electronic Design Automation Tool
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Windows
ExpressPCB Features
Layout
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QuickCopper
Powerful and simple to use electronic schematics editor.
40 QuickCopper alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Circuit Simulator
- CAD Software
Platforms
- Android
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ExpressSCH
Free PCB layout software - Low cost circuit boards - Top quality PCB manufacturing
20 ExpressSCH alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- CAD Software
- Electronic Design Automation Tool
Platforms
- Windows
ExpressSCH Features
Layout
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