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EasyEDA vs DIY Layout Creator: catalog facts
EasyEDADIY Layout Creator

Best for: Design electronic schematics and printed circuit boards in a browser

Best for: Hobbyists laying out guitar pedals and small hand-built circuits

Free + paid options

A free edition or tier is available. Additional features or hosted services require payment.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Web Linux
  • Connects schematic and PCB workflows
  • Provides component libraries
  • Covers stripboard, perfboard, PCB and point-to-point layouts
  • Guitar wiring diagrams supported
All 3 strengths for DIY Layout Creator
  • Covers stripboard, perfboard, PCB and point-to-point layouts
  • Guitar wiring diagrams supported
  • Drag-and-drop component placement
  • Manufacturing orders and some services have separate costs.
  • Aimed at hobby builds rather than professional PCB manufacturing workflows
Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources for EasyEDA

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for DIY Layout Creator

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.