DesignSpark PCB Reviews & Product Details

I have to spend hours looking for those footprints and concentrate on the creativity of the projects I design for my personalized use. DesignSpark PCB stands out with its rich library compared to the similar programs and services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DesignSpark PCB is lacking various features which are essential for professional circuit boards. The auto-router, functional, generates more often poor or even worst Layouts with too many tracks in parallel and too many vias. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am always looking for parts to use in my projects and having the parts already have the footprints preloaded is a lot easier than some of the other free PCB design tools. It is easy to use and control no matter the user is professional and even just a beginner in PCB designing like me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only issue with this tool is that it supports only a small subset of layers. The limitation to eight layers does, however, appear quite confining, especially when conducting designs involving many layers filled with various components. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is no limits on the maximum number of nodes or pads and no restriction on the number of connections. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You don't get all the bell and whisles of paid software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very easy to use and to add components and all the components used are on the rs components website which makes it easy to purchase without the need to search more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not as smooth as other softwares like eagle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It allows our team to visualize and then immediately create projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be buggy and system intensive at times. We have had to purchase a new, more powerful computer to handle its many features. However, it is well worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Component library incorporates every necessary component for comprehensive PCB design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Updates are not often backward compatible, forcing you to always update. Sometimes old designs do not open in new versions of software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.