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Compare Altium Develop and DipTrace 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(958)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopDipTrace
Star Rating
(45)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DipTraceSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Altium Develop excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to DipTrace. Users highlight its advanced features, such as easy schematics drawing and real-time collaboration, which enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
- Users say that Altium Develop's implementation process is smooth, with many praising its intuitive onboarding experience. In contrast, while DipTrace is noted for its ease of use, especially for beginners, it lacks the same level of advanced functionality that experienced users may seek.
- Reviewers mention that Altium Develop's extensive component libraries and 3D visualization capabilities are standout features, making it a preferred choice for professionals. Users appreciate how it integrates well with other tools, allowing for a more cohesive design process.
- According to verified reviews, DipTrace is recognized for its rich library of free symbols and footprints, which is particularly beneficial for newcomers to PCB design. However, it may not meet the needs of more advanced users who require robust collaboration tools and complex design capabilities.
- Users highlight that Altium Develop provides a superior experience in PCB layout editing and schematic design, with high ratings in these areas. In comparison, while DipTrace offers decent functionality, it falls short in advanced features that enhance design precision and efficiency.
- Reviewers note that while both products have their strengths, Altium Develop's higher quality of support and product direction make it a more reliable partner for businesses looking to invest in long-term PCB design solutions. DipTrace, while effective for simpler projects, may not provide the same level of ongoing support and innovation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium 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).
DipTrace
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
DipTrace
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
785
8.5
35
Ease of Use
8.1
802
9.0
35
Ease of Setup
8.3
338
9.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.3
135
8.0
5
Quality of Support
8.3
704
8.5
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
129
7.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
768
8.7
35
Features by Category
Design
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
Edit
8.0
70
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
7.9
62
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
Metadata
8.3
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
9.1
664
8.8
34
9.2
663
8.6
34
Tools
7.6
625
7.5
21
8.9
655
8.4
34
Library
8.3
662
8.0
34
Platform
9.1
656
8.8
34
9.2
658
8.7
31
Customization
Feature Not Available
6.7
24
7.8
576
7.1
25
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
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
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.4
16
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altium Develop and DipTrace are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Altium Develop is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Product Data Management (PDM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
DipTrace has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DipTrace
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
21.9%
Automotive
10.7%
Consumer Electronics
10.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.5%
Medical Devices
6.4%
Other
44.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
48.8%
Automotive
14.0%
Education Management
7.0%
Research
4.7%
Industrial Automation
4.7%
Other
20.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?
3 Comments
SQ
No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can...Read more
Who uses Altium?
3 Comments
JL
Electrical engineers, specifically embedded hardware design engineers. Read more
DipTrace has no discussions with answers
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