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Compare Allegro X PCB Designer and PADS Professional 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $249.00 Per Month
Allegro X PCB Designer
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Allegro X PCB DesignerPADS Professional
Star Rating
(65)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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- Reviewers mention that PADS Professional excels in PCB layout editing with a score of 8.4, while Allegro PCB Designer outshines it with a score of 9.3, indicating a more robust and user-friendly layout experience.
- Users report that Allegro's schematic editor is highly rated at 9.4, compared to PADS Professional's 8.3, suggesting that Allegro offers more intuitive tools for schematic design, which can enhance productivity.
- G2 users highlight that PADS Professional has a strong quality of support with a score of 8.8, but Allegro PCB Designer slightly edges it out with a score of 9.0, indicating a more responsive support system for users facing challenges.
- Users on G2 mention that while both products have component libraries, Allegro PCB Designer's library is rated higher at 8.9 compared to PADS Professional's 8.2, suggesting a more extensive and accessible library for component selection.
- Reviewers say that PADS Professional offers decent customization options with a score of 8.3 for custom commands, but Allegro PCB Designer provides a better custom interface experience, scoring 8.7, which can lead to a more tailored user experience.
- Users report that Allegro PCB Designer is superior in handling larger board sizes and layers, scoring 9.4 and 9.3 respectively, while PADS Professional scores 8.5 and 8.7, making Allegro a better choice for complex designs requiring extensive board configurations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Allegro X PCB Designer
No pricing availablePADS Professional
PADS Professional Term-Based
Starting at $249.00
Per Month
- Additional features and license options may affect price.
Free Trial
Allegro X PCB Designer
No trial information availablePADS Professional
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
26
8.3
60
Ease of Use
9.0
26
7.9
64
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
7.7
28
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.2
15
Quality of Support
9.1
24
8.7
60
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.1
15
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
25
8.6
59
Features by Category
Design
9.4
24
8.3
56
9.4
24
8.2
55
Tools
8.0
24
Feature Not Available
9.0
24
8.5
55
Library
8.9
24
8.1
56
Platform
9.3
24
8.3
56
9.4
24
8.6
56
Customization
8.5
24
Feature Not Available
8.5
24
7.5
55
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer and PADS Professional are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer has no unique categories
PADS Professional has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Allegro X PCB Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PADS Professional
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
26.7%
Defense & Space
10.0%
Consumer Electronics
10.0%
Semiconductors
6.7%
Design
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
17.2%
Design
7.8%
Computer Software
7.8%
Automotive
7.8%
Medical Devices
6.3%
Other
53.1%
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
What is PADS PROFESSIONAL used for?
2 Comments
Official Response from PADS Professional
PADS Professional is the ideal choice for individual engineers working on the design of complex hardware-based electronic products. It is a fully integrated...Read more
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