KiCad

Open source

Open source EDA suite for electronic schematic capture and PCB layout design.

by KiCad ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.kicad.orgVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): eda, pcb-design, schematic-capture, open-source, spice-simulationVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): KiCad Schematic Editor, KiCad PCB Editor, KiCad 3D ViewerVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://gitlab.com/KiCadVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-3.0-or-later, MITVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): schematic capture from basic sheets to complex hierarchical designs, integrated SPICE simulator and electrical rules checker, PCB layout with powerful interactive router, 3D viewer with built-in raytracer for mechanical fit checks, Gerber viewer for fabrication outputs, thousands of official library symbolsVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): forums, mailing-list, discord, irc, professional-support, documentationVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Engineers and hobbyists wanting a free, open-source, cross-platform schematic and PCB design suite.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMBVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): PCB design, schematic capture, circuit simulation, manufacturing output inspectionVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 10.0.8Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerified

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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PCB Design Software

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