HQDFM Alternatives

HQDFM is described as 'Online is a fast, professional, browser-based Gerber Viewer and DFM Analysis Tool that helps you inspect and validate your PCB design before manufacturing. Identify errors early, improve quality, and avoid costly redesigns — all in your web browser' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are four alternatives to HQDFM for Windows, Web-based and Linux. The best HQDFM alternative is EasyEDA Gerber Viewer, which is free. Other great apps like HQDFM are Gerbv, 3D Gerber Viewer and ViewMate.

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    EasyEDA Gerber Viewer is a viewer for Gerber RS-274X files, Excellon drill files online, After you upload your gerber file, we will render it as images, and with top photo viewer and bottom photo viewer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • EasyEDA Gerber Viewer is the most popular Web-based alternative to HQDFM.

    • EasyEDA Gerber Viewer is the most popular free alternative to HQDFM.

    • EasyEDA Gerber Viewer is Free and ProprietaryHQDFM is also Free and Proprietary
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    Gerbv is a viewer for Gerber RS-274X files, Excellon drill files, and CSV pick-and-place files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Gerbv is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to HQDFM.

    • Gerbv is the most popular Open Source alternative to HQDFM.

    • Gerbv is Free and Open SourceHQDFM is Free and Proprietary
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    With this viewer you can upload your Gerber files and have a 360 degree view of your PCB design. Launch the viewer to load your own design or view one of the example boards.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Gerber viewer and editing workhorse. Free, Basic and Premium/ versions. Packed with Power User features, Smart DFM makes CAM setup easy!Fix, Save, Quote and Order PCBs instantly

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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