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EasyEDA vs LibrePCB: catalog facts
EasyEDALibrePCB

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

Best for: Hobbyists and students designing circuit boards with free software

Free + paid options

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

Free

Free and open source with no paid tier.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Connects schematic and PCB workflows
  • Provides component libraries
  • No cost, restrictions or online account
  • Human-readable file format suited to Git
All 4 strengths for LibrePCB
  • No cost, restrictions or online account
  • Human-readable file format suited to Git
  • Structured library concept for symbols and footprints
  • Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS
  • Manufacturing orders and some services have separate costs.
  • Smaller ecosystem of ready-made parts than long-established EDA tools
  • No circuit simulation built in
Web application Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for EasyEDA

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for LibrePCB

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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