# ExpressPCB Plus vs SolidWorks PCB Comparison | | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 29 | 14 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (51.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (92.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (21 reviews) | 7.1 (8 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ExpressPCB Plus #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### SolidWorks PCB #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ExpressPCB Plus** | 7.9/10 | 22 | | **SolidWorks PCB** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Schematic editor** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | 6.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Component placement** | 7.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Library | Feature | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform | Feature | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **Board size** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Layers** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Customization | Feature | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Custom interface** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ExpressPCB Plus | SolidWorks PCB | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 51.9% | 92.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.6% | 7.1% | | **Enterprise** | 18.5% | 0% | ### By Industry #### ExpressPCB Plus - **Education Management:** 25.9% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 22.2% - **Higher Education:** 11.1% - **Wireless:** 3.7% - **Research:** 3.7% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.7% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7% - **Other:** 14.8% #### SolidWorks PCB - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 14.3% - **Packaging and Containers:** 7.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 7.1% - **Higher Education:** 7.1% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.1% - **Design:** 7.1% - **Consumer Electronics:** 7.1% - **Computer Software:** 7.1% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 7.1% - **Automotive:** 7.1% - **Other:** 21.4% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ExpressPCB Plus - [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (68 reviews) - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1007 reviews) - [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (77 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (644 reviews) - [DipTrace](https://www.g2.com/products/diptrace/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews) - [OrCAD Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-capture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (34 reviews) - [EasyEDA](https://www.g2.com/products/easyeda/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) ### Alternatives to SolidWorks PCB - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1007 reviews) - [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (77 reviews) - [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (68 reviews) - [OrCAD Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-capture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [DipTrace](https://www.g2.com/products/diptrace/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews) - [EasyEDA](https://www.g2.com/products/easyeda/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) - [NI Multisim](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ExpressPCB Plus - Title: [When the next update of the site will be released?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49926-when-the-next-update-of-the-site-will-be-released) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Best in class!!!" - Title: [does this integrate with arduino](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-this-integrate-with-arduino) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..!" ### SolidWorks PCB No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/expresspcb-plus-vs-solidworks-pcb)