# ETAP vs NI Multisim Comparison | | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 22 | 42 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (42.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | 1,869.00 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ETAP Cons: - Licensing Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Customization (1 reviews) ### NI Multisim **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (34 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 5.9 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ETAP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### NI Multisim #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Multisim™ Base Price: 1,869.00 Key Features: - Recommended for basic circuit design - Includes 47,000+ manufacturer-verified components and models - Includes Multisim Live™ Premium access (with active SSP) [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ETAP** | N/A | N/A | | **NI Multisim** | 8.1/10 | 14 | #### Design | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (12 reviews) | | **Schematic editor** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (13 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | Feature Not Available | 6.7 (7 reviews) | | **Component placement** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (10 reviews) | #### Library | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (13 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Board size** | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (12 reviews) | | **Layers** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (9 reviews) | #### Customization | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (8 reviews) | | **Custom interface** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (8 reviews) | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ETAP** | N/A | N/A | | **NI Multisim** | 8.6/10 | 9 | #### Design | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Work | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Environment | Feature | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Task** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) **Unique to NI Multisim (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ETAP | NI Multisim | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 31.6% | 47.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 26.3% | 26.2% | | **Enterprise** | 42.1% | 26.2% | ### By Industry #### ETAP - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 21.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 10.5% - **Food & Beverages:** 10.5% - **Design:** 10.5% - **Telecommunications:** 5.3% - **Food Production:** 5.3% - **Facilities Services:** 5.3% - **Education Management:** 5.3% - **Computer Software:** 5.3% - **Civil Engineering:** 5.3% - **Other:** 15.8% #### NI Multisim - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 31.0% - **Research:** 9.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5% - **Higher Education:** 9.5% - **Medical Devices:** 4.8% - **Education Management:** 4.8% - **Design:** 4.8% - **Consumer Electronics:** 4.8% - **Computer Software:** 4.8% - **Telecommunications:** 2.4% - **Other:** 14.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ETAP - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews) - 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[Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (76 reviews) - [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (67 reviews) - [OrCAD Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-capture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (34 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ETAP No discussions available for this product. ### NI Multisim - Title: [What is NI Multisim used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ni-multisim-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "NI Multisim is used for designing, simulating, and analyzing electronic circuits. It allows engineers and educators to create both analog and digital circuit..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/etap-vs-ni-multisim)