# KiCad EDA, OrCAD Capture vs DipTrace Comparison | | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 67 | 34 | 45 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (83.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.8% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### KiCad EDA Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Library Management (2 reviews) Cons: - Cloud Issues (1 reviews) - Inefficient Autorouting (1 reviews) ### OrCAD Capture Pros: - Intuitive (1 reviews) ### DipTrace **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 9.0 (35 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (37 reviews) | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 8.5 (31 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 6.3 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### KiCad EDA #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: OSS Edition Price: Free Description: KiCad is Open Source software. We offer world-class EDA design tools that are free to use, now and forever. Key Features: - 100k+ Symbol and footprint library - 10k+ 3d Models - Fast, responsive interface [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### OrCAD Capture #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### DipTrace #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PCB Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **KiCad EDA** | 8.0/10 | 40 | | **OrCAD Capture** | 8.5/10 | 21 | | **DipTrace** | 8.1/10 | 36 | #### Design | Feature | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **PCB layout editing** | 8.1 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (34 reviews) | | **Schematic editor** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 9.3 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (34 reviews) | #### Tools | Feature | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **3D modeling tools** | 6.6 (30 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 7.5 (21 reviews) | | **Component placement** | 8.4 (36 reviews) | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (34 reviews) | #### Library | Feature | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **Component libraries** | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (34 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **Board size** | 8.6 (35 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (34 reviews) | | **Layers** | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (31 reviews) | #### Customization | Feature | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom commands** | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 6.7 (24 reviews) | | **Custom interface** | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 7.1 (25 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | KiCad EDA | OrCAD Capture | DipTrace | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 83.9% | 42.4% | 62.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 11.3% | 36.4% | 18.6% | | **Enterprise** | 4.8% | 21.2% | 18.6% | ### By Industry #### KiCad EDA - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 41.9% - **Consumer Electronics:** 12.9% - **Design:** 8.1% - **Research:** 6.5% - **Higher Education:** 4.8% - **Industrial Automation:** 4.8% - **Automotive:** 3.2% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Information Services:** 1.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.6% - **Other:** 11.3% #### OrCAD Capture - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 21.2% - **Semiconductors:** 9.1% - **Research:** 9.1% - **Education Management:** 9.1% - **Design:** 9.1% - **Medical Devices:** 6.1% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 6.1% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Industrial Automation:** 3.0% - **E-Learning:** 3.0% - **Other:** 18.2% #### DipTrace - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 48.8% - **Automotive:** 14.0% - **Education Management:** 7.0% - **Research:** 4.7% - **Industrial Automation:** 4.7% - **Consumer Electronics:** 4.7% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.3% - **Medical Devices:** 2.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3% - **Other:** 7.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to KiCad EDA - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews) - [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (76 reviews) - [NI Multisim](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews) - [EasyEDA](https://www.g2.com/products/easyeda/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) - [SolidWorks PCB](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pcb/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [ExpressPCB Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/expresspcb-plus/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (29 reviews) - [Allegro X PCB Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/allegro-x-pcb-designer/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Ultiboard](https://www.g2.com/products/ultiboard/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews) ### Alternatives to OrCAD Capture - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews) - [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (76 reviews) - [NI Multisim](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SolidWorks PCB](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pcb/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [SolidWorks Electrical Schematics](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-electrical-schematics/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) - [PADS Professional](https://www.g2.com/products/pads-professional/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews) ### Alternatives to DipTrace - [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews) - [Autodesk EAGLE](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (76 reviews) - [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 (643 reviews) - [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews) - [SolidWorks PCB](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pcb/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews) - [Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews) - [NI Multisim](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews) - [EasyEDA](https://www.g2.com/products/easyeda/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews) - [ExpressPCB Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/expresspcb-plus/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (29 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### KiCad EDA - Title: [What is the best EDA software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-eda-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "KiCad" - Title: [How can I turn on only the radsnet of the component I am moving?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36347-how-can-i-turn-on-only-the-radsnet-of-the-component-i-am-moving) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." ### OrCAD Capture - Title: [What is OrCAD Capture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-orcad-capture-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Orcad capture using Create circuit desgin" - Title: [How do you simulate in OrCAD capture?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-simulate-in-orcad-capture) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "This software is not a simulation tool. This software creates Schematics." - Title: [How long does OrCAD free trial last?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-long-does-orcad-free-trial-last) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "1 month" - Title: [What is the difference between OrCAD and pspice?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-orcad-and-pspice) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Orcad software creates Schematics & PCB design. Pspice software simulation tool/sofware." - Title: [How much does OrCAD capture cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-orcad-capture-cost) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Orcad capture are two types standard & professional. standard cost almost 2 lakh professional almost 5 lakh" ### DipTrace No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/kicad-eda-vs-orcad-capture-vs-diptrace)