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...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- PortableApps.com
- Docker
Features
Properties
- Lightweight
Features
- Multiplatform
- Circuit Simulation
- 3D Renderer
- Portable
- Wast library
- 3d sketching
KiCad News & Activities
Recent News
- POX published news article about KiCad
KiCad 9.0 released with new features, improvements, and bug fixes for advanced EDA tasksThe KiCad development team has released version 9.0 of their open source electronics design automat...
- POX published news article about KiCad
KiCad 8.0 launches with expanded library, enhanced compatibility, and various improvementsKiCad, the open source electronics design automation suite, has launched version 8.0, introducing n...
Recent activities
x8dqs477fq added KiCad as alternative to Circuit Canvas
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What is 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 materials list, and PCB layout.
Description-Source: Wikipedia
KiCad information
Developed by
The KiCad DevelopersLicensing
Open Source (GPL-3.0) and Free product.Rating
Average rating of 4.4Alternatives
59 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
Comments and Reviews
Currently the most advanced free/libre software for schematic and PCB design
Best free Software for EDA Open Hardware development
Many features and powerful but it is not very convenient and intuitive to use.