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Compare Altium Develop and ExpressPCB Plus 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(953)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopExpressPCB Plus
Star Rating
(29)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ExpressPCB PlusSummary
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 ExpressPCB Plus. Users appreciate 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 highlighting its intuitive onboarding and integration capabilities. This allows for seamless collaboration among team members, making it a preferred choice for those working on complex projects.
- Reviewers mention that while ExpressPCB Plus offers a friendly interface and simple PCB layout construction, it lacks the depth of features found in Altium Develop. Users appreciate the ease of use in ExpressPCB, but some feel it may not meet the needs of more advanced projects.
- According to verified reviews, Altium Develop's robust support and community resources are a significant advantage, with users noting the quality of assistance available. In contrast, ExpressPCB Plus has received mixed feedback regarding support, indicating room for improvement in this area.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Altium Develop's powerful design tools, such as its 3D modeling and component placement features, are superior to those in ExpressPCB Plus. Users find that these tools greatly enhance their design capabilities and overall project outcomes.
- Users report that while ExpressPCB Plus is suitable for quick and simple designs, Altium Develop is the go-to choice for professionals seeking comprehensive functionality and advanced features. This distinction is crucial for users who require more than just basic PCB design capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Develop
No pricing availableExpressPCB Plus
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
ExpressPCB Plus
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
782
8.5
21
Ease of Use
8.1
799
9.4
21
Ease of Setup
8.4
335
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
134
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
701
8.8
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
128
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
765
7.8
21
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
662
8.9
19
9.2
661
8.5
19
Tools
7.6
625
6.9
16
8.9
654
7.7
19
Library
8.3
661
7.5
19
Platform
9.1
656
8.1
18
9.2
658
8.0
18
Customization
Feature Not Available
7.8
15
7.8
575
7.8
16
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 ExpressPCB Plus 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)
ExpressPCB Plus has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ExpressPCB Plus
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
6.6%
Medical Devices
6.4%
Other
44.4%
Education Management
25.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
22.2%
Higher Education
11.1%
Wireless
3.7%
Research
3.7%
Other
33.3%
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
does this integrate with arduino
1 Comment
LR
It is PCB drawing software, and you can integrate with whatever board you want, but I am doubtful you will get the board PCB in library..!Read more
ExpressPCB Plus has no more discussions with answers
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