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LibrePCB vs KiCad
KiCad is also free and open source, with a larger bundled symbol and footprint library, a plugin manager, a 3D viewer and basic simulation.
LibrePCB vs DesignSpark PCB
DesignSpark PCB is closed-source freemium Windows software whose free plan has no limits on layers, connections or schematic size, with newer features in paid plans.
LibrePCB vs Horizon EDA
Horizon EDA is free and open source with parts management, interactive routing and design-rule checks, but targets only Windows and Linux.
LibrePCB vs Lepton EDA
An open-source electronic design automation suite for schematic capture and netlisting, forked from gEDA.
LibrePCB vs EasyEDA
EasyEDA runs in a browser on a freemium, closed-source model, requiring an online service and charging separately for manufacturing orders.
LibrePCB vs CircuitMaker
CircuitMaker is free proprietary Windows software built on Altium technology with a large community library, but only five projects can stay private.
LibrePCB vs Fritzing
Fritzing adds a breadboard view for documenting projects alongside schematic and PCB, is open source, and charges for official compiled downloads.
LibrePCB vs DipTrace
DipTrace is commercial Windows software with push-and-shove routing and detailed rule checks, sold under a perpetual licence.
LibrePCB vs DIY Layout Creator
A drag-and-drop tool for drawing circuit layouts on stripboard, perfboard, PCB and point-to-point wiring.
LibrePCB vs Altium Designer
Altium Designer is an expensive professional Windows suite adding simulation and manufacturing outputs, with plentiful training resources.
LibrePCB vs Proteus Design Suite
Electronics design software combining schematic capture, circuit and microcontroller simulation, and PCB layout.
LibrePCB vs OrCAD X
Cadence's commercial PCB design suite for schematic capture, simulation and board layout.