Proteus PCB design Alternatives for Mac

Proteus PCB design is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is KiCad, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Proteus PCB design and 15 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Proteus PCB design are Fritzing, Autodesk EAGLE, Square Sketch and QUCS.

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  1. KiCad icon

    KiCad

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Docker
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    • Almost everyone thinks KiCad is a great Proteus PCB design alternative.

    • KiCad is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Proteus PCB design.

    • KiCad is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Proteus PCB design.

    • KiCad is Free and Open SourceProteus PCB design is Paid and Proprietary
    • KiCad is LightweightProteus PCB design is not according to our users
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    Fritzing

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    Open-source initiative aiding designers, artists, and researchers in transforming prototypes to actual products, documenting circuits, sharing, teaching, and PCB manufacturing.

    57 Fritzing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    • Most users think Fritzing is a great Proteus PCB design alternative.

    • Fritzing is the most popular commercial alternative to Proteus PCB design.

    • Fritzing is Paid and Open SourceProteus PCB design is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Autodesk EAGLE icon

    Autodesk EAGLE

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    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

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Autodesk EAGLE

    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 encl...

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    QUCS

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    The Quite Universal Circuit Simulator (QUCS) is an integrated circuit simulator allowing the simulation and graphical presentation of results of large-signal, small-signal and noise behavior in circuits.

    36 QUCS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    LTspice

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    LTspice IV is a high performance Spice III simulator, schematic capture and waveform viewer with enhancements and models for easing the simulation of switching regulators.

    35 LTspice alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    the simulation of analog and digital is far better than proteus, also debugging the circuits in ltspice is quite easier compared to proteus.

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    • LTspice is Free and ProprietaryProteus PCB design is Paid and Proprietary
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    EasyEDA

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    Schematic capture, Ngspice based simulation, PCB layout, custom PCB manufacturing, for electronic engineers, educators, students and hobbyists.

    54 EasyEDA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • EasyEDA is the most popular Web-based alternative to Proteus PCB design.

    • EasyEDA is Free and ProprietaryProteus PCB design is Paid and Proprietary
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    gEDA Project

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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    iCircuit

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    iCircuit is the easy to use electronic circuit simulator and designer - the perfect tool for students, hobbyists, and engineers.

    46 iCircuit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    • Most users think iCircuit is a great Proteus PCB design alternative.

    • iCircuit is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Proteus PCB design.

    • iCircuit is Paid and ProprietaryProteus PCB design is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Ngspice

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    Ngspice is a mixed-level/mixed-signal circuit simulator. Its code is based on three open source software packages: Spice3f5, Cider1b1 and Xspice. Ngspice is part of gEDA project, a full GPL'd suite of Electronic Design Automation tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    atopile

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    atopile is a language and toolchain to describe electronic circuit boards with code. By replacing the point and click schematic interface with code, we introduce software development workflows like reuse, validation and automation to the world of electronics.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • BSD
    • Python
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