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SimulIDE vs CircuitSim: catalog facts
SimulIDECircuitSim
Free

Free and open source under the AGPLv3 licence.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Linux Linux
  • Simulates PIC, AVR and Arduino microcontrollers alongside analog and digital parts
  • Built-in code editor and debugger with breakpoints
  • Simulation updates live while you edit the circuit
  • Covers both analog values and basic logic gates
  • Aimed at learning and hobby work rather than professional circuit design
  • Debugging is described as basic
  • Small project with few contributors
  • Only basic digital logic support
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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