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.
Product | OS | Limitations | Non-profit Use Only | Output Gerbers | Notes |
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EasyEDA |
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Web-based app.
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Fritzing |
layers: 2
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Target 3001! discover |
layers: 2
pins: 250 |
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PCB Artist |
layers: 10
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Usable only with AC's manufacturing
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PCB123 |
layers: 6
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Usable only with Sunstone's manufacturing
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Pad2Pad |
layers: 4
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Usable only with Pad2Pad's PCB manufacturing
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ExpressPCB |
layers: 4
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Usable only with ExpressPCB's manufacturing. Gerbers available for $60.
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CometCAD |
dimensions: 102mm(width) * 102mm(height)
layers: 2 |
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PCB Elegance |
layers: 32
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No longer supported. Source code available.
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OrCAD PCB Designer Lite |
demo: View
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