Compare Altium Develop and EasyEDA 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $995.00 Per Year
No pricing available
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(985)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 DevelopEasyEDA
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EasyEDASummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Altium Develop excels in providing a unified design environment, which integrates schematic capture and PCB layout seamlessly. Users appreciate the real-time collaboration and version control features, making teamwork more efficient and reducing confusion during the design process.
- Users say that EasyEDA stands out for its cost-effectiveness, being free to use. This makes it an attractive option for small businesses and hobbyists, especially since it offers a large part-list library and automates the generation of BOM and pick-and-place files, streamlining the design-to-fabrication process.
- Reviewers mention that Altium Develop's advanced features, such as the Altium 365 web portal, enhance collaboration by ensuring that all team members are working on the most up-to-date designs. This capability is particularly beneficial for teams that need to manage multiple versions of a project.
- According to verified reviews, EasyEDA is praised for its user-friendly interface and easy routing capabilities, which help users quickly navigate the design process. This accessibility is a significant advantage for those who may be new to PCB design.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Altium Develop has a higher overall satisfaction score, it comes with a higher entry-level price, which may be a barrier for some users. In contrast, EasyEDA's free model allows users to access essential features without financial commitment, making it a viable option for budget-conscious users.
- Users report that Altium Develop offers superior support quality, with many noting the helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, while EasyEDA provides solid design checks and layout options, some users feel that its support could be improved, as indicated by lower satisfaction ratings in this area.
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).
EasyEDA
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
EasyEDA
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
811
8.6
13
Ease of Use
8.1
829
8.6
13
Ease of Setup
8.3
366
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
137
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
729
7.9
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
131
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
794
8.1
12
Features by Category
Design
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
Edit
8.0
71
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
69
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
Metadata
8.3
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
42
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
679
9.2
11
9.2
675
9.2
11
Tools
7.6
630
6.7
11
8.9
662
8.9
11
Library
8.3
675
8.3
11
Platform
9.1
663
9.8
11
9.2
665
9.4
11
Customization
Feature Not Available
9.0
8
7.8
580
9.5
7
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)
8.3
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
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 EasyEDA 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)
EasyEDA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
EasyEDA
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
22.1%
Automotive
10.7%
Consumer Electronics
10.2%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.4%
Medical Devices
6.3%
Other
44.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
57.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.3%
Higher Education
5.3%
Education Management
5.3%
Other
15.8%
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
EasyEDA has no discussions with answers
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