PCB AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Electronic Design Automation Tools

The best Electronic Design Automation alternative to PCB is KiCad, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to PCB and eight of them are Electronic Design Automation Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Electronic Design Automation Tool alternatives to PCB are Fritzing, Autodesk EAGLE, Proteus PCB design and gEDA Project.

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  1. KiCad icon
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    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...

    59 KiCad alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Docker
     
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    Comments about KiCad as an Alternative to PCB
    Tan Akinci
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    Amazing variety of tools and libraries. Becomes better day by day.

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    • KiCad is Free and Open SourcePCB is also Free and Open Source
    • KiCad is LightweightPCB is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk EAGLE icon
     34 likes

    EDA software that enables PCB designers to connect schematics, position components, route PCBs, and access extensive libraries, with features like SPICE simulation, drag-and-drop functionality, alignment tools, 3D models for enclosure fit, and direct links to manufacturers for parts replacement.

    47 Autodesk EAGLE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. gEDA Project icon
     26 likes

    The gEDA project has produced and continues working on a full GPL'd suite and toolkit of Electronic Design Automation tools. These tools are used for electrical circuit design, schematic capture, simulation, prototyping, and production.

    56 gEDA Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. Upverter icon
     13 likes

    We build the pickaxes of hardware engineering. Ideation tools, schematic capture, PCB layout, design hosting, parts library management, and affordable prototyping.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. ExpressPCB icon
     2 likes

    Free PCB layout software - Low cost circuit boards - Top quality PCB manufacturing

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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