Compare Allegro X PCB Designer and Altium Develop 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
Allegro X PCB Designer
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Allegro X PCB DesignerAltium Develop
Star Rating
(989)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Altium Develop excels in providing a unified design environment, allowing users to seamlessly transition from schematic capture to PCB layout. This integration is enhanced by features like real-time collaboration and version control, which users find invaluable for team projects.
- Users say that Allegro X PCB Designer is particularly user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that simplifies the design process. Reviewers appreciate the ease of commands and the quick access to advanced features, making it a solid choice for those new to PCB design.
- According to verified reviews, Altium Develop has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of use and setup. Users highlight the Altium 365 web portal as a standout feature for collaboration, ensuring that design versions are always up to date.
- Reviewers mention that while Allegro X PCB Designer is easy to use, it may not offer the same depth of features as Altium Develop. Users note that while it simplifies tasks like schematic netlist import and Gerber generation, it lacks some of the advanced capabilities that more experienced designers might seek.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Altium Develop's extensive library and modules contribute to faster project completion, with users reporting a smoother workflow from planning to final documentation. This comprehensive support is a key advantage for teams looking to streamline their design processes.
- Users report that while both products have strong support ratings, Allegro X PCB Designer edges out in quality of support, with users praising the assistance from the Cadence team. This can be a crucial factor for businesses that prioritize responsive customer service during their design projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Allegro X PCB Designer
No pricing availableAltium Develop
Altium Develop Pricing
Starting at $995.00
Per Year
The annual Workspace subscription activates the shared Altium Develop workspace and provides access for both Authors and Collaborators, making it the essential starting point for using the platform. The subscription is priced at $995 per year. Altium Designer Authors are supported with up to five concurrent Author seats, which correspond to the number of paid licenses; each seat covers one Author at a time and can be shared across the team. Author seats are priced at $995 per Author per year. Collaborators, who cannot edit within Altium Designer but can fully participate in requirements, reviews, BOMs, comments, and task management, are included at no additional cost.
- Unified Workspace & Collaboration: A secure, cloud-based platform (Altium 365) that hosts all design data, including schematics, PCB layouts, MCAD models, and BOMs, allowing for real-time co-creation between electrical, mechanical, and software teams.
- Component & Library Management: Transformation of file-based libraries into managed, traceable components, supporting, audit checks, and, part request workflows.
- Advanced PCB Design Tools: Access to Altium Designer for high-density interconnect (HDI) design, rigid-flex design, and 3D-MID (Three-Dimensional Molded Interconnect Devices).
Free Trial
Allegro X PCB Designer
No trial information availableAltium Develop
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
25
8.9
815
Ease of Use
8.9
25
8.1
833
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
8.3
370
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
137
Quality of Support
9.1
23
8.3
733
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.5
131
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
24
8.9
797
Features by Category
Design
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
8.2
71
Edit
Not enough data
8.0
71
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.0
63
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.2
64
Metadata
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
9.3
23
9.1
683
9.3
23
9.2
677
Tools
7.9
23
7.6
630
8.9
23
8.9
662
Library
8.8
23
8.3
676
Platform
9.3
23
9.1
663
9.3
23
9.2
665
Customization
8.4
23
Feature Not Available
8.4
23
7.8
580
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
7.7
17
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
7.6
16
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer and Altium Develop are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer has no unique categories
Altium Develop is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Product Data Management (PDM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Allegro X PCB Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
27.6%
Defense & Space
10.3%
Semiconductors
6.9%
Design
6.9%
Consumer Services
6.9%
Other
41.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
22.2%
Automotive
10.8%
Consumer Electronics
10.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.4%
Medical Devices
6.3%
Other
44.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
How I can use this software at my home because I used this in my company network only.
1 Comment
KK
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...Read more
Allegro X PCB Designer has no more discussions with answers
Who uses Altium?
3 Comments
Official Response from Altium Develop
Altium Designer is used mainly by those who create and work with printed circuit boards or PCBs. All electrical products, computers, toasters, remotes, and...Read more
Is Altium Designer free?
3 Comments
RO
No, Altium Designer is not free but there is a free viewer that can be downloaded. Read more
What is Altium Designer used for?
3 Comments
DR
Altium Desinger is a complete PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design software package, which includes Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Libraries, Manufacturing...Read more
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