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Proteus Design Suite vs DipTrace: catalog facts
Proteus Design Suite	DipTrace
Paid Commercial software sold by Labcenter Electronics.	Paid Perpetual licenses, with a trial version available to download.
Windows	Windows
Simulates microcontroller firmware together with the circuit Schematic capture and PCB layout in one suite	Real-time design rule checking with detailed constraints Push-and-shove routing that keeps traces attached when parts move
Commercial licence required Pricing is not listed on the homepage	Commercial software beyond the trial Only a Windows installer is shown on the site
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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