Compare Altium Develop and NI Multisim 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year
1,869.00
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(988)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,990.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopNI Multisim
Star Rating
(42)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
1,869.00
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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 particularly beneficial for teams, as it facilitates real-time collaboration and version control, making it easier to work together efficiently.
- Users say that NI Multisim is highly effective for circuit design, with many praising its ability to sync projects across devices. Reviewers appreciate the resourcefulness of the software, noting that it allows access to a wealth of community-published projects, which can be incredibly useful for learning and inspiration.
- According to verified reviews, Altium Develop's extensive built-in libraries and modules significantly enhance productivity. Users highlight that the platform helps them build projects faster and with less confusion, streamlining the entire process from planning to final documentation.
- Reviewers mention that while NI Multisim has a strong schematic editor, it faces challenges in PCB layout editing compared to Altium Develop. Users have rated the PCB layout capabilities of Altium significantly higher, indicating a more robust feature set for complex designs.
- Users report that both products offer quality support, but Altium Develop has a slight edge in user satisfaction regarding support quality. This is crucial for teams that rely on timely assistance to resolve issues and maintain workflow efficiency.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while NI Multisim is more expensive, it is favored by small businesses for its specific features. However, Altium Develop's lower entry price and higher overall satisfaction ratings make it a more attractive option for many users looking for value without compromising on functionality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Develop
Altium Develop Pricing
Starting at $1,990.00
Per Year
Altium Develop is offered as an annual subscription starting at $1,990 per year, which includes one Altium Designer ECAD Design Author and a shared workspace for projects, libraries, and collaboration. The subscription provides unlimited workspace users at no additional cost, enabling broad participation in reviews, commenting, task management, BOM access, and change workflows.
Teams can add up to four additional Altium Designer ECAD Design Authors for $995 per Author per year, allowing organizations to scale active design capacity while keeping contributors and collaborators included at no extra charge.
- 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).
NI Multisim
Multisim™ Base
1,869.00
- Recommended for basic circuit design
- Includes 47,000+ manufacturer-verified components and models
- Includes Multisim Live™ Premium access (with active SSP)
Free Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
NI Multisim
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
814
8.6
38
Ease of Use
8.1
832
8.6
38
Ease of Setup
8.3
369
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
137
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
732
8.3
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
131
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
796
8.7
35
Features by Category
Design
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
8.6
73
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
682
7.8
12
9.2
676
9.2
13
Tools
7.6
630
6.7
7
8.9
662
8.5
10
Library
8.3
675
8.3
13
Platform
9.1
663
8.1
12
9.2
665
8.0
9
Customization
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
7.8
580
7.9
8
Design
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Work
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
6
Environment
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
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 NI Multisim 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)
NI Multisim is categorized as Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NI Multisim
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
22.2%
Automotive
10.8%
Consumer Electronics
10.3%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.4%
Medical Devices
6.3%
Other
44.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
31.0%
Research
9.5%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Higher Education
9.5%
Medical Devices
4.8%
Other
35.7%
Discussions
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
What is NI Multisim used for?
1 Comment
HD
NI Multisim is used for designing, simulating, and analyzing electronic circuits. It allows engineers and educators to create both analog and digital circuit...Read more
NI Multisim has no more discussions with answers
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