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Products classified in the overall PCB Design category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business PCB Design to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business PCB Design category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the PCB Design Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business PCB Design Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(954)4.5 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in PCB Design software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    • Student
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 30% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Altium Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
    • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
    • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Altium Develop Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    271
    Features
    215
    PCB Design
    142
    Collaboration
    134
    Efficiency
    96
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    91
    Expensive
    89
    Missing Features
    63
    Complex Interface
    57
    Slow Performance
    49
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.6
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,585 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Altium Develop is a shared environment that brings every stage of electronic product development together - from requirements and design to supply chain and manufacturing. Built on the trusted foundat

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Student
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 30% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Altium Designer is a platform for schematic capture and routing, offering access to libraries, components, supplier data, and customization options for design rules and scripting.
  • Reviewers appreciate the platform's industry-standard status for PCB design, its efficient all-in-one workflow, intuitive routing tools, 3D preview, and integration with part suppliers, which save a lot of time.
  • Users experienced a steep learning curve, especially for beginners, and found the software to be resource-heavy, with high subscription costs and performance issues when handling large projects.
Altium Develop Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
271
Features
215
PCB Design
142
Collaboration
134
Efficiency
96
Cons
Learning Curve
91
Expensive
89
Missing Features
63
Complex Interface
57
Slow Performance
49
Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
9.1
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.6
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,585 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
(503)4.5 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$680.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
    • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
    • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
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  • Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    34
    Features
    23
    Features Functionality
    20
    Design Efficiency
    17
    Easy Learning
    17
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    14
    Learning Curve
    12
    Missing Features
    11
    Performance Issues
    11
    Cloud Issues
    10
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  • Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    9.1
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,878 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
  • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
  • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
34
Features
23
Features Functionality
20
Design Efficiency
17
Easy Learning
17
Cons
Difficult Learning
14
Learning Curve
12
Missing Features
11
Performance Issues
11
Cloud Issues
10
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.6
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.1
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,878 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®

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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Quickly take designs from concept to production. The Cadence Allegro PCB Designer quickly takes simple and complex designs from concept to production in a constraint-driven design system to ensure fun

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 60% Small-Business
    • 50% Mid-Market
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  • Allegro X PCB Designer Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    PCB Design
    3
    Simple
    3
    Circuit Design
    2
    Features
    2
    Cons
    Poor Customer Support
    2
    Expensive
    1
    Export Issues
    1
    Lack of Features
    1
    Performance Issues
    1
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  • Allegro X PCB Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    9.4
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    8.0
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Year Founded
    1988
    HQ Location
    San Jose, California
    Twitter
    @Cadence
    19,438 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,601 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    CDNS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Quickly take designs from concept to production. The Cadence Allegro PCB Designer quickly takes simple and complex designs from concept to production in a constraint-driven design system to ensure fun

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 60% Small-Business
  • 50% Mid-Market
Allegro X PCB Designer Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
PCB Design
3
Simple
3
Circuit Design
2
Features
2
Cons
Poor Customer Support
2
Expensive
1
Export Issues
1
Lack of Features
1
Performance Issues
1
Allegro X PCB Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
9.4
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.0
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
San Jose, California
Twitter
@Cadence
19,438 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,601 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
CDNS
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    PADS Professional PCB software is a comprehensive electronic design automation (EDA) software suite developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, formerly Mentor Graphics. It provides advanced too

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 57% Small-Business
    • 35% Mid-Market
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  • PADS Professional Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Features
    7
    PCB Design
    6
    Simulation Tools
    4
    Circuit Design
    3
    Ease of Use
    3
    Cons
    Expensive
    4
    Complex Interface
    2
    Difficult Learning Process
    2
    Learning Curve
    2
    Performance Issues
    2
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  • PADS Professional features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.3
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    8.0
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PADS Professional PCB software is a comprehensive electronic design automation (EDA) software suite developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, formerly Mentor Graphics. It provides advanced too

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 57% Small-Business
  • 35% Mid-Market
PADS Professional Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Features
7
PCB Design
6
Simulation Tools
4
Circuit Design
3
Ease of Use
3
Cons
Expensive
4
Complex Interface
2
Difficult Learning Process
2
Learning Curve
2
Performance Issues
2
PADS Professional features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.3
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.0
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Entry Level Price:Free
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Altium CircuitMaker is the best free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool for the Open Source Hardware community of designers, makers, hobbyists, students and professionals. CircuitMaker delivers powe

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Consumer Electronics
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 16% Enterprise
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  • Altium CircuitMaker Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    PCB Design
    11
    Features
    10
    Ease of Learning
    6
    3D Visualization
    5
    Ease of Use
    5
    Cons
    Slow Rendering
    4
    Complex Interface
    3
    Not Intuitive
    3
    Difficult Learning Process
    2
    Internet Requirement
    2
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  • Altium CircuitMaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    7.7
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.5
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    Altium
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    La Jolla, CA
    Twitter
    @altium
    9,585 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Altium CircuitMaker is the best free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool for the Open Source Hardware community of designers, makers, hobbyists, students and professionals. CircuitMaker delivers powe

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Consumer Electronics
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 16% Enterprise
Altium CircuitMaker Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
PCB Design
11
Features
10
Ease of Learning
6
3D Visualization
5
Ease of Use
5
Cons
Slow Rendering
4
Complex Interface
3
Not Intuitive
3
Difficult Learning Process
2
Internet Requirement
2
Altium CircuitMaker features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.8
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.5
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
Altium
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
La Jolla, CA
Twitter
@altium
9,585 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,148 employees on LinkedIn®
(691)4.7 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in PCB Design software
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Entry Level Price:$1,500.00
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows users to access and edit their designs from any device.
    • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
    • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
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  • Onshape Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    30
    Collaboration
    25
    Online Accessibility
    23
    Features
    20
    Sharing
    18
    Cons
    Missing Features
    21
    Lack of Features
    11
    Drawing Issues
    10
    Limited CAD Features
    9
    Limited Features
    8
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  • Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    1.7
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    2.2
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.8
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,743 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows users to access and edit their designs from any device.
  • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
  • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
Onshape Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
30
Collaboration
25
Online Accessibility
23
Features
20
Sharing
18
Cons
Missing Features
21
Lack of Features
11
Drawing Issues
10
Limited CAD Features
9
Limited Features
8
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
1.7
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
2.2
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.8
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,743 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Entry Level Price:$70.00
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk EAGLE is an electronic design automation (EDA) software. Enabling printed circuit board (PCB) designers to seamlessly connect schematic diagrams, component placement, PCB routing, and compreh

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Consumer Electronics
    Market Segment
    • 77% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
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  • Autodesk EAGLE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    7.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.1
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,878 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk EAGLE is an electronic design automation (EDA) software. Enabling printed circuit board (PCB) designers to seamlessly connect schematic diagrams, component placement, PCB routing, and compreh

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Consumer Electronics
Market Segment
  • 77% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
Autodesk EAGLE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.5
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.1
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,878 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
Entry Level Price:1,869.00
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Multisim is industry standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research. Multisim integrates industry standard SPICE simulation

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 46% Small-Business
    • 27% Enterprise
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  • NI Multisim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.2
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    7.8
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    6.7
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    NI
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @NIglobal
    26,392 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,917 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: NATI
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Multisim is industry standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research. Multisim integrates industry standard SPICE simulation

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 46% Small-Business
  • 27% Enterprise
NI Multisim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
7.8
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
6.7
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
NI
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@NIglobal
26,392 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,917 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: NATI
(621)4.5 out of 5
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  • Product Description
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    SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 50% Small-Business
    • 39% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SolidWorks is a CAD, CAM, and CAE software that provides 3D modeling, mold design features, and simulation tools for creating detailed models and assemblies.
    • Reviewers appreciate SolidWorks for its user-friendly interface, robust features, excellent customer support, and its ability to convert complex ideas into tangible designs, making it a dependable solution for both educational and professional design work.
    • Users mentioned that SolidWorks requires a high-performance system to run smoothly, can be time-consuming to learn, has high cost, limited features for multiple analysis, and can struggle with performance when dealing with large assemblies or complex mates.
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  • SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    32
    Features
    26
    3D Modeling
    23
    User Interface
    21
    Features Functionality
    16
    Cons
    Performance Issues
    14
    Slow Performance
    12
    High System Requirements
    11
    Assembly Issues
    9
    Complexity
    9
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SOLIDWORKS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.7
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    7.7
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    9.2
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    178,747 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 39% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SolidWorks is a CAD, CAM, and CAE software that provides 3D modeling, mold design features, and simulation tools for creating detailed models and assemblies.
  • Reviewers appreciate SolidWorks for its user-friendly interface, robust features, excellent customer support, and its ability to convert complex ideas into tangible designs, making it a dependable solution for both educational and professional design work.
  • Users mentioned that SolidWorks requires a high-performance system to run smoothly, can be time-consuming to learn, has high cost, limited features for multiple analysis, and can struggle with performance when dealing with large assemblies or complex mates.
SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
32
Features
26
3D Modeling
23
User Interface
21
Features Functionality
16
Cons
Performance Issues
14
Slow Performance
12
High System Requirements
11
Assembly Issues
9
Complexity
9
SOLIDWORKS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
7.7
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
9.2
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
178,747 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
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    Ultiboard is printed circuit board design and layout software that integrates seamlessly with Multisim to accelerate PCB prototype development. Ultiboard software offers efficient PCB design layout an

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 68% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
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  • Ultiboard features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.7
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.2
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.4
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    NI
    Year Founded
    1976
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @NIglobal
    26,392 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,917 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: NATI
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Ultiboard is printed circuit board design and layout software that integrates seamlessly with Multisim to accelerate PCB prototype development. Ultiboard software offers efficient PCB design layout an

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 68% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
Ultiboard features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.2
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.4
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
NI
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@NIglobal
26,392 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,917 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: NATI
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    OrCAD Capture is one of the most widely used schematic design solutions for the creation and documentation of electrical circuits

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 41% Small-Business
    • 35% Mid-Market
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  • OrCAD Capture Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Intuitive
    1
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
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  • OrCAD Capture features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    OrCAD
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    San Jose, California
    Twitter
    @OrCAD
    33 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    121 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    CDNS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

OrCAD Capture is one of the most widely used schematic design solutions for the creation and documentation of electrical circuits

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 41% Small-Business
  • 35% Mid-Market
OrCAD Capture Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Intuitive
1
Cons
This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
OrCAD Capture features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.8
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
8.1
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
OrCAD
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
San Jose, California
Twitter
@OrCAD
33 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
121 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
CDNS
Entry Level Price:Free
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    KiCad is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). KiCad handles schematic capture, symbol and footprint library management, PCB Layout with Gerber output and 3d model gene

    Users
    • Electrical Engineer
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Consumer Electronics
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • KiCad EDA Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Cross-Platform Compatibility
    2
    Library Management
    2
    Affordable
    1
    Customer Support
    1
    Cons
    Complex Interface
    1
    Inefficient Autorouting
    1
    Lack of Features
    1
    Library Management
    1
    Limited Features
    1
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  • KiCad EDA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    6.6
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Year Founded
    2019
    HQ Location
    Long Beach, US
    Twitter
    @kicad_pcb
    27,803 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

KiCad is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). KiCad handles schematic capture, symbol and footprint library management, PCB Layout with Gerber output and 3d model gene

Users
  • Electrical Engineer
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Consumer Electronics
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
KiCad EDA Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Cross-Platform Compatibility
2
Library Management
2
Affordable
1
Customer Support
1
Cons
Complex Interface
1
Inefficient Autorouting
1
Lack of Features
1
Library Management
1
Limited Features
1
KiCad EDA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.1
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
6.6
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
Long Beach, US
Twitter
@kicad_pcb
27,803 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6 employees on LinkedIn®
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    SOLIDWORKS PCB enables the productivity you need to design Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) quickly along with unique, collaboration between electrical and 3D mechanical design teams. It offers a clear a

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 93% Small-Business
    • 7% Mid-Market
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  • SolidWorks PCB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    9.2
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    6.7
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    178,747 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SOLIDWORKS PCB enables the productivity you need to design Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) quickly along with unique, collaboration between electrical and 3D mechanical design teams. It offers a clear a

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 93% Small-Business
  • 7% Mid-Market
SolidWorks PCB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
9.2
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
6.7
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
178,747 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
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    ExpressPCB circuit board layout program is a snap to learn and use. Laying out PCBs is easy, even for the first time user. ExpressPCB Plus is the next generation PCB Layout software. ExpressPCB Plus i

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Education Management
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 55% Small-Business
    • 31% Mid-Market
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  • ExpressPCB Plus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.9
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    6.9
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    HQ Location
    SAVERNE, FR
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
Product Description
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ExpressPCB circuit board layout program is a snap to learn and use. Laying out PCBs is easy, even for the first time user. ExpressPCB Plus is the next generation PCB Layout software. ExpressPCB Plus i

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Education Management
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 55% Small-Business
  • 31% Mid-Market
ExpressPCB Plus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.9
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
6.9
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
HQ Location
SAVERNE, FR
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
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    PCB Layout is a high-level engineering tool for board design featuring smart manual routing of high-speed and differential signals, shape-based autorouter, advanced verification, and wide import/expor

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 60% Small-Business
    • 22% Mid-Market
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  • DipTrace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Schematic editor
    Average: 8.5
    8.8
    PCB layout editing
    Average: 8.4
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.5
    7.5
    3D modeling tools
    Average: 7.8
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    Seller
    DipTrace
    Year Founded
    2010
    HQ Location
    Timbó, Santa Catarina
    Twitter
    @DipTrace
    249 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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PCB Layout is a high-level engineering tool for board design featuring smart manual routing of high-speed and differential signals, shape-based autorouter, advanced verification, and wide import/expor

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 60% Small-Business
  • 22% Mid-Market
DipTrace features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Schematic editor
Average: 8.5
8.8
PCB layout editing
Average: 8.4
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.5
7.5
3D modeling tools
Average: 7.8
Seller Details
Seller
DipTrace
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Timbó, Santa Catarina
Twitter
@DipTrace
249 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®