Free PCB CAD Software
This is a comparison of several PCB design software. They all meet the criteria below:
- They have a free version available.
- The free version is time unlimited.
- This free version can provide schematic & board design and generate the form for manufacturing.
- The software is being actively developed and supported.
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| PartSim |
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| Scheme-it |
  
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Online schematic and diagramming tool
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| Ultra Librarian |
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Vendor-neutral data for ECAD design, simulation and 3D modeling.
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| Autodesk Circuits |
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Web-based app. Free version makes your designs public.
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| CircuitMaker |
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| Solo PCB Design |
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Usable only with licensed manufacturers
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| MultiSIM BLUE |
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64 components max. Expires 7/2017.
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| Target 3001! PCB-POOL Edition |
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Usable only with PCB-POOL's manufacturing
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| PCBWeb |
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Includes a feature to order your PCBs from a choice of manufacturers, but still lets you generate Gerbers. Also exports Digi-Key BOMs. Does not include an auto-router.
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| Osmond PCB |
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pins: 700
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