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Compare KiCad EDA and OrCAD Capture 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
KiCad 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 plansOrCAD Capture
Star Rating
(34)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that KiCad EDA excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.3, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize a quick onboarding process, while OrCAD Capture, although robust, does not provide the same level of simplicity in initial setup.
- Users report that the schematic editor in OrCAD Capture is highly rated at 9.3, which reviewers mention contributes to a more intuitive design experience compared to KiCad EDA's 8.4 rating in the same category.
- G2 users highlight that KiCad EDA's 3D modeling tools score lower at 6.7, indicating a lack of advanced features in this area, whereas OrCAD Capture shines with an 8.3 rating, providing users with better visualization capabilities for their designs.
- Reviewers mention that both software products have similar scores for component placement, each at 8.3, indicating that users find both tools effective in this area, but KiCad EDA's component libraries score lower at 8.0 compared to OrCAD Capture's 8.8, suggesting a more extensive library in OrCAD Capture.
- Users on G2 report that KiCad EDA is particularly favored by small businesses, with 84.5% of reviews coming from this segment, while OrCAD Capture has a smaller small-business user base at 40.6%, indicating KiCad's stronger appeal in that market.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar scores for board size (8.7 for KiCad EDA and 8.8 for OrCAD Capture), the overall customization options in OrCAD Capture, with a custom interface score of 7.9 compared to KiCad's 7.4, provide users with more flexibility in tailoring their design environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
OrCAD Capture
No pricing availableFree Trial
KiCad EDA
Free Trial is available
OrCAD Capture
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
45
8.6
29
Ease of Use
8.5
47
7.8
29
Ease of Setup
9.2
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.0
35
7.9
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
42
6.3
28
Features by Category
Design
8.1
35
8.8
18
8.3
35
9.3
21
Tools
6.6
29
8.1
9
8.3
34
8.3
18
Library
7.8
33
8.8
20
Platform
8.6
34
8.8
19
8.4
33
8.4
18
Customization
7.6
25
7.8
10
Feature Not Available
7.9
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
KiCad EDA and OrCAD Capture are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
KiCad EDA has no unique categories
OrCAD Capture has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KiCad EDA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OrCAD Capture
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
42.4%
Consumer Electronics
13.6%
Design
8.5%
Research
5.1%
Industrial Automation
5.1%
Other
25.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
21.2%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Other
42.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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