# Allegro X PCB Designer vs Altium CircuitMaker Comparison

| | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 110 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (51.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Allegro X PCB Designer

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- PCB Design (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Software Bugs (2 reviews)

### Altium CircuitMaker

Pros:
- PCB Design (8 reviews)
- Features (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Rendering (4 reviews)
- Complex Interface (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (93 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (95 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 7.7 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (97 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Allegro X PCB Designer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Altium CircuitMaker

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: CircuitMaker

Price: Free

Description: CircuitMaker is the best free-to-use schematic and PCB design tool for the Open Source Hardware community.

Key Features:
- Unlimited Access and Free to Use
- Comprehensive Component Library
- Sharing and Collaboration Made Easy with Altium 365

[Learn more about Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Allegro X PCB Designer** | 8.8/10 | 26 |
| **Altium CircuitMaker** | 8.3/10 | 91 |

#### Design

| Feature | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Schematic editor** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (83 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 7.5 (68 reviews) | 
| **Component placement** | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (84 reviews) | 

#### Library

| Feature | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 7.6 (82 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 
| **Layers** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Custom interface** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Allegro X PCB Designer | Altium CircuitMaker | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 51.7% | 68.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.3% | 15.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 16.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Allegro X PCB Designer

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 27.6%
- **Defense & Space:** 10.3%
- **Semiconductors:** 6.9%
- **Design:** 6.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 6.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 6.9%
- **Computer Hardware:** 6.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.4%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 17.2%

#### Altium CircuitMaker

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 27.3%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 14.5%
- **Higher Education:** 5.5%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Computer Hardware:** 4.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 3.6%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 26.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Allegro X PCB Designer

- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1001 reviews)
- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [PADS Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/pads-professional/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [OrCAD PCB Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-pcb-designer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [OrCAD Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-capture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [DipTrace](https://www.g2.com/products/diptrace/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (45 reviews)

### Alternatives to Altium CircuitMaker

- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [EasyEDA](https://www.g2.com/products/easyeda/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [DipTrace](https://www.g2.com/products/diptrace/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (45 reviews)
- [Cadence PSpice](https://www.g2.com/products/cadence-pspice/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [SolidWorks PCB](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pcb/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [PADS Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/pads-professional/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (65 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Allegro X PCB Designer

- Title: [How I can use this software at my home because I used this in my company network only.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-i-can-use-this-software-at-my-home-because-i-used-this-in-my-company-network-only) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Depending upon where you live, you can contact a local Cadence Channel Partner and he may be able to grant you a WFH License for a short duration. Also check..."

### Altium CircuitMaker

- Title: [What does Altium software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/altium-circuitmaker-what-does-altium-software-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, Altium makes software for PCB designers and engineers to create printed circuit boards (PCBs). Altium's flagship product is Altium Designer,..."
- Title: [What does Altium software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-altium-software-do) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Is Altium CircuitMaker good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-altium-circuitmaker-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It's the best solution out there for small hobbyist or designers.  I've seen other and they do not come close to Altium CM"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/allegro-x-pcb-designer-vs-altium-circuitmaker)