The Top 20 PCB Design Software

Check out this list of the top PCB Design Software products based on user satisfaction. A product's satisfaction score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real-user satisfaction ratings from review data. Software buyers can compare products according to their satisfaction scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on the experiences of their peers.

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Altium Develop

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

44%

Automotive

22%

Consumer Electronics

21%

Aviation & Aerospace

13%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.2

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

8.7

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

8.6

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

8.6

Altium CircuitMaker

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

53%

Consumer Electronics

28%

Higher Education

11%

Aviation & Aerospace

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.8

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

9.9

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

9.4

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.4

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

9.9

Onshape

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Medical Devices

50%

Industrial Automation

25%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

13%

Food & Beverages

13%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.9

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

8.7

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

9.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

9.3

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

8.8

CAM350

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

57%

Semiconductors

18%

Automotive

14%

Design

11%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.3

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

7.7

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

8.6

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.5

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

8.9

SOLIDWORKS

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Automotive

36%

Aviation & Aerospace

27%

Design

27%

Chemicals

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.8

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.8

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

Allegro X PCB Designer

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

50%

Defense & Space

19%

Consumer Electronics

19%

Consumer Services

13%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.3

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

8.8

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

9.1

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

DipTrace

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

66%

Automotive

19%

Education Management

Consumer Electronics

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.7

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

8.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

9.1

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.8

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

8.3

PADS Professional

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

42%

Computer Software

19%

Automotive

19%

Design

19%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

7.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.2

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

9.3

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

7.8

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.7

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

8.6

Autodesk Fusion

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

29%

Automotive

26%

Design

24%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

21%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.0

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

8.8

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

8.3

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.1

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

6.5

#10

OrCAD Capture

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

44%

Education Management

19%

Design

19%

Research

19%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.2

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#11

ExpressPCB Plus

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Education Management

41%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

35%

Higher Education

18%

Consumer Electronics

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.7

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.9

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#12

NI Multisim

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

50%

Information Technology and Services

17%

Higher Education

17%

Research

17%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.8

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#13

Ultiboard

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

41%

Higher Education

35%

Consumer Electronics

18%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.6

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.3

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#14

Cadence PSpice

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

50%

Consumer Electronics

17%

Defense & Space

17%

Computer Hardware

17%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

7.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.8

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.6

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#15

KiCad EDA

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

61%

Consumer Electronics

20%

Design

12%

Higher Education

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.1

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

9.2

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

7.4

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#16

Microwave Office

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Defense & Space

43%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

29%

Aviation & Aerospace

14%

Research

14%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.0

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

7.8

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.8

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#17

Autodesk EAGLE

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

49%

Consumer Electronics

37%

Biotechnology

Computer Hardware

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

7.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.6

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

8.3

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.1

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

9.1

#18

SolidWorks Electrical Schematics

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

43%

Automotive

29%

Consumer Electronics

14%

Food Production

14%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

9.0

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.3

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#19

OrCAD PCB Designer

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

57%

Design

14%

Education Management

14%

Defense & Space

14%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.5

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

7.3

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0

#20

SolidWorks PCB

Overall Satisfaction Score

Top Industries of Reviewers:

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

40%

Arts and Crafts

20%

Automotive

20%

Architecture & Planning

20%

Ratings from Reviews (out of 10):

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.8

8.3

Ease of Doing Business With

Average: 3.1

0.0

Ease of Setup

Average: 4.4

0.0

Quality of Support

Average: 8.5

8.3

Ease of Admin

Average: 3.4

0.0