DIgSILENT PowerFactory
6.1#16 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
VisitDIgSILENT PowerFactory vs LibrePCB
What both publish
| Fact | DIgSILENT PowerFactory | LibrePCB |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 | 2013 |
| Support | Commercial perpetual licences include maintenance and support for the first 12 months, and subscriptions include them for the subscription term; software support requests go through the Customer Portal. | User help is provided through the forum, Matrix, issue tracker and community; paid support and feature development are available on request. |
DIgSILENT PowerFactory plans
- Demo licenceFree
- Commercial licence — perpetual—
- Commercial licence — subscriptionPriced on request
- Commercial licence — time-limitedPriced on request
LibrePCB plans
- FreeFree
- LibrePCBFree
Pick DIgSILENT PowerFactory if…
PowerFactory is intended for individual users, organizations managing multiple licences, and teams sharing central project data. Its analysis and automation functions are relevant to electrical power-system studies.
Pick LibrePCB if…
LibrePCB suits makers, students, and professionals, from beginners to experts, who need schematic and PCB design tools. It may also suit users who want offline desktop software and self-contained projects.