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Compare Altium Develop and NI Multisim 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
1,869.00
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 DevelopNI Multisim
Star Rating
(41)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% 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 stands out for its overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to NI Multisim. Users appreciate its intuitive features, such as easy schematics drawing and efficient PCB layout and routing, which enhance productivity in daily projects.
- According to verified reviews, Altium Develop has a much larger user base, with over 900 reviews compared to NI Multisim's 41. This extensive feedback provides a more reliable insight into user experiences, indicating a well-established presence in the market.
- Users say that NI Multisim excels in its circuit design capabilities, with one reviewer highlighting its resourcefulness and the ability to access a wealth of community-published projects. This feature is particularly beneficial for those looking to explore various circuit designs and ideas.
- Reviewers mention that Altium Develop promotes excellent collaboration among team members, which is crucial for streamlined workflows. The ability to work on the same design in real-time and access designs from the cloud is a significant advantage for teams looking to enhance their productivity.
- G2 reviewers note that while NI Multisim has a strong schematic editor, it faces challenges in PCB layout editing compared to Altium Develop, which received higher praise for its advanced layout features. This difference may impact users who prioritize PCB design in their projects.
- According to recent user feedback, both products offer quality support, but Altium Develop's integration with other tools and real-time 3D visualization capabilities provide a more comprehensive experience for users, making it a preferred choice for those seeking advanced design functionalities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Develop
No pricing availableNI 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
782
8.6
37
Ease of Use
8.1
799
8.6
37
Ease of Setup
8.4
335
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
134
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
701
8.3
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
128
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
765
8.6
34
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
7.8
12
9.2
661
9.2
13
Tools
7.6
625
6.7
7
8.9
654
8.5
10
Library
8.3
661
8.3
12
Platform
9.1
656
8.1
12
9.2
658
8.0
9
Customization
Feature Not Available
8.5
8
7.8
575
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)
8.2
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 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
21.9%
Automotive
10.7%
Consumer Electronics
10.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.6%
Medical Devices
6.4%
Other
44.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
29.3%
Research
9.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Higher Education
9.8%
Medical Devices
4.9%
Other
36.6%
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
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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