gEDA Project
5.7#28 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitgEDA Project vs SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | gEDA Project | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | The project was started to provide free EDA tools for UNIX. | SOLIDWORKS says its markets include industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology and transportation organizations. |
| Support | The project README points users to its documentation wiki, the geda-user mailing list, and the gEDA Answers page on Launchpad for help. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
gEDA Project plans
- gEDAFree
SOLIDWORKS plans
- SOLIDWORKS Design Standard with Cloud Services$2,820 a year
- SOLIDWORKS Design Professional with Cloud Services$3,456 a year
- SOLIDWORKS Design Premium with Cloud Services$4,716 a year
- SOLIDWORKS for Makers$48 a year
Pick gEDA Project if…
gEDA suits Linux users who need free tools for circuit schematics, simulation, or PCB design. It may also suit developers comfortable building software from source and using the listed command-line utilities.
Pick SOLIDWORKS if…
SOLIDWORKS suits people and organizations working with 3D product design, including industrial, medical, scientific, consumer, educational, technology, and transportation markets. Students can use Design Standard at no cost, while Makers is aimed at personal, non-commercial use.