I really like how flexible it is to create symbols in KiCAD, and how easy it is to link existing footprint libraries to it. Creating various ICs and Op-Amps is easy and doesn't take that long. I also like how it's very low level. It doesn't need to look too great to be useful (whereas Altium spends a decent amount of efforts on its looks). The fact that this is a free piece of software is crazy to me still, considering you can make a 4 layer PCB for industry settings with it and the documentation would all be useable. I really recommend using this for quick projects, especially in the maker space. I see a lot of protoboards that could easily be made with a piece of software like this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've had issues with the footprint editor in the past, so I try to avoid it when possible. Filling out groundplanes can definitely be frustrating, and it's also sort of annoying to modify the via/trace sizes to really custom settings (not that it's a good practice to be doing so). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The generic library that comes with KICAD, a great starting point for simple projects. Gerber Exporting is really nice and simple, sometimes simple is best and this is definitely a case of that.

Kicad was the first PCB and Schematic capture that I used and I'm still using it and recommending it to those who have never before mocked up PCBs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Treating symbols and footprints separate rather than creating parts, leads to spending time generating netlists and assigning parts. In fairness creating parts does have it's downfalls as again you have to spend time to do that but it depends on the PCB software as well as personal taste. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KiCad is excellent for beginners as well as professionals, because it is very easy to use, cross platform, and free for everyone.

Unlike trial software or freeware, it provides all the main tools and functionality you would expect, even for advance projects.

One of the features I like best is that it can instantly animate your PCB in 3D, and you can easily import libraries or create your own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KiCad is great, but still has some room for improvements. Currently it does not have autorouting built-in, so you need third-party software for this. A few other features could be improved, but otherwise works perfectly for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The schematic designer is easy to use and has plenty of features. I really appreciate that there is a schematic hierarchy, which gives me the chance to organise my schematic in a way I want.

Adding in, or creating new components is generally easy as well.

3D viewer was very useful - I did not see that in other free PCB designer software that I tried using the in past. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The PCB designer seems a bit complicated at first and takes bit of time to get used to.

Would be very nice to have a verified tutorial to show something being designed with plenty of examples. It takes some time to get used to the way KiCad works - things like shortcut keys could be very helpful.

Please add a dark mode - I had to change the colours myself, but would be great of the software had it by default. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the features and tools which are very handy and easily usable, best thing I like most is 3D view which gives me a real experience.

lot's of my kicad designed PCB are available in USA, UK, India and many more countries

Now I received my professional PCB Designer tag.

Thankyou

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There should be Footprint size adjustable facility for logos and images. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kicad components library is very good and advanced. Most of the components are available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the options are keyboard control i. e. to open properties of a components. It should be mouse control. Some time during schematic designing component pins don't connect with trace. I have reinstalled it 2,3 times but same issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The GUI is really simple and it helps the beginners to learn easily. i myself started off with KiCAD without any knowledge of PCB design but i could finish my design within 2 weeks. So kudos for the GUI team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Importing some more format files would help. Changine coordinate origin and designing could be improved. It is quite difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Wide variety of component selection. Its very helpful. 3d viewer is most amazing. It allows to reduce Developement time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Libraries needs update, user interface could use an overhaul. Auto routing algorithms should be updated. Transition from circuit to pcb could made easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love hot keys and simple user interface Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes gets SLOW when generating PCB. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like KiCad because it's free and there a ton of tutorials on the internet that can help you start your journey in a couple of hours. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like it to be more industry-oriented other than it is targeted toward less experienced personals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.