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Compare Autodesk EAGLE and KiCad EDA 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$545.00 Per Year
Free
Autodesk EAGLE
Star Rating
(74)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$545.00 Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansKiCad EDA
Star Rating
(64)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that KiCad EDA excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while Autodesk EAGLE, with a score of 8.0, is noted to have a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that KiCad's PCB layout editing received a score of 8.2, which is slightly lower than Autodesk EAGLE's 8.5, indicating that EAGLE may offer more advanced features in this area.
- G2 users highlight that KiCad EDA provides a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses, whereas Autodesk EAGLE's entry price of $545.00 can be a barrier for some users.
- Users on G2 report that KiCad's component libraries scored 8.0, which is higher than EAGLE's 7.5, suggesting that KiCad may have a more extensive or better-organized library for components.
- Reviewers say that while both products have similar scores for component placement (8.3), KiCad EDA's overall user satisfaction is higher, with an overall star rating of 4.6 compared to EAGLE's 4.0.
- Users report that KiCad EDA's product direction is rated positively at 8.6, indicating a strong commitment to future development, while Autodesk EAGLE's lower score of 6.6 suggests some concerns about its ongoing evolution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk EAGLE
Fusion 360 with EAGLE
$545.00
Per Year
For serious professionals. Provides maximum board area and the capability to push the limits of PCB design.
- Bring your designs to life by adding electronic intelligence using the Schematic design, PCB Layout and routing capabilities integrated in Fusion 360
KiCad EDA
OSS Edition
Free
KiCad is Open Source software. We offer world-class EDA design tools that are free to use, now and forever.
- 100k+ Symbol and footprint library
- 10k+ 3d Models
- Fast, responsive interface
Free Trial
Autodesk EAGLE
No trial information availableKiCad EDA
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
66
8.5
45
Ease of Use
7.6
65
8.5
47
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
9.2
6
Ease of Admin
9.0
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
52
8.0
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
62
8.6
42
Features by Category
Design
8.5
18
8.1
35
8.6
19
8.3
35
Tools
7.1
17
6.6
29
8.3
18
8.3
34
Library
7.5
19
7.8
33
Platform
8.4
18
8.6
34
8.4
18
8.4
33
Customization
8.3
14
7.6
25
7.7
13
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk EAGLE and KiCad EDA are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Autodesk EAGLE has no unique categories
KiCad EDA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk EAGLE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KiCad EDA
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
28.2%
Consumer Electronics
21.1%
Higher Education
4.2%
Computer Hardware
4.2%
Biotechnology
4.2%
Other
38.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
42.4%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Design
8.5%
Research
5.1%
Industrial Automation
5.1%
Other
25.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the use of Autodesk Eagle?
1 Comment
MV
PCB circuit schematic and board layout designRead more
Is Eagle software free?
1 Comment
MV
It is free for students, with a student license, outside of commercial useRead more
How can I turn on only the radsnet of the component I am moving?
1 Comment
IA
Yes you can. If you open Pcbnew, go to the right-hand side toolbar and you will see some tools. The first one (top) is the arrow key for "Select item". The...Read more
KiCad EDA has no more discussions with answers
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