Altium Develop Reviews & Product Details

Part libraries with links to distributor pricing and CAD model downloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The learning curve was steep. There are a lot of features, and it takes time to learn how to utilize them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Altium Designer comes with everything you need to get a design entered and laid out in one tool. You don't have to pay for additional functions - it's all there. Schematic integration with large part databases with pricing and availability and powerful manufacturing BOM generation is very slick. SPICE is there for analog simulation. Layout with Altium is great with support for matched length routing, controlled-impedance, differential pairs, guided manual and auto routing. It's a real time-saver once you learn how to use it. The way 3D mechanical models are integrated into the design and output for use in mechanical design is very helpful. Altium Designer is by far the best electronic design tool I've ever used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The price can be high, but there are some attractive options to make it more affordable. When you consider what you would pay for other tools with similar features it's not unreasonable. The CAD world has been moving toward a subscription model for some time now and that can help to manage budgets. Customer support is not as fast as some others, but their staff is very knowledgable and helpful and there is a hugh user base to draw on for support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Since the time when Altium was a local program, engineers knew that this design software had the potential to surpass all existing programs. In my case, I started using the local version of Altium, not Altium 365, but I was already satisfied with its powerful manufacturer component search feature and the integration of the PCB editor. However, after using Altium 365, I was amazed by how much faster I could access and use the same features from anywhere on the cloud, further accelerating the design process. On top of that, I could also enjoy the excellent remote customer service that Altium is known for, as well as the seamless implementation with design file standards from other companies. Since switching to Altium 365, my usage frequency has significantly increased compared to when I was using the local version, probably because I no longer have to wait through long loading times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aside from the fact that it is more expensive compared to other cloud-based EDA tools, there is nothing else. However, I can confidently say that the features and convenience of Altium 365 more than justify its high price. If your organization adopts this, you will likely achieve at least a 20% reduction in design time compared to the current process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am able to use the project viewer to view my boards on the web when I'm using my Mac and don't have access to my PC. This is extremely helpful for assembly and debugging when I am often at school with only my mac. I also love the ActiveBOM which makes integration very easy, as well as managing part ordering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My customer support experience has not been the best, especially the live chat AI support. I had issues renewing my student license, and it took some back and forth creating a ticket to only find out that I was contacting the wrong team at Altium. Eventually my problem was resolved, but this process can definitely be made more clear online. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Learning Altium designer is such a nice experience, I feel that many of the features that you feel like its nice to have, are already imlemented and getting to use them is also very easy with a couple of online searches, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Only time I felt that Altium is missing something is schematic and erber compare integreated, But that has been done in the last two years and I can seemlessly compare designs from altium web view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Component Library Management which is a vast, cloud-integrated component library that simplifies part selection and version control. Also, it is connected to octopart and siliconexpert that provides a full control in terms of purchasing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

On the other side, the great number of design features implies a deep know-ho of the program. Sometimes, a faster ticket resolution would be appreciated Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the amount of tips and tricks that are given to newcomers. It’s very extensive and you give many scenarios for the types of layout and board designs.

In terms of software, I appreciate that the errors are explained in a way that you can search them and find good solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel that for some wording, it might be complicated to understand. Especially when looking for certain tabs to do things to the pcb. Sometimes I can’t find certain tabs because google tells me something different from what’s on the actual software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The modules offered make it simple to create PCBs and McAd designs, making it an excellent solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

a little challenging for beginners to engage in the software without extensive training Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has lot of features to use, helps to collaborate easily as it allows multiple designer to work on one project. Created recent work schematics with my team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Little difficult to use, but with right direction its manageable. sometimes it doesn't sync with cloud system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its flexibility, advanced simulation capabilities, and collaboration features make it a powerful tool for both individual engineers and larger teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Can be tough for beginners with its steep learning curve, high system demands, and tricky documentation, plus it’s pretty resource-heavy and expensive for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.