LabVIEW
7.3#3 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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WSCAD ELECTRIX
5.5#33 in electrical design softwareWindows
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| Fact | LabVIEW | WSCAD ELECTRIX |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States | Bergkirchen near Munich, Germany |
| Support | A single-seat purchase includes an NI software service agreement with technical support, version downloads, and LabVIEW Core 1 on-demand, with perpetual-license benefits included for the first year. | Subscription benefits listed by WSCAD include a technical support hotline and remote support via TeamViewer for complex problems. |
| Trial | The downloadable trial lasts seven days and may be extended for up to 45 days after first opening; the web-based sandbox provides seven days of access. | WSCAD offers a free, no-obligation 30-day trial with the Ultimate configuration, all six disciplines, add-ons, interfaces, and AI functions. |
LabVIEW plans
- LabVIEW Community EditionFree
- LabVIEW Base subscription—
- LabVIEW Base perpetual—
- LabVIEW Full subscription—
- LabVIEW Professional perpetual—
- LabVIEW Professional subscription—
WSCAD ELECTRIX plans
- ELECTRIX AI 2026 — commercial licensePriced on request
Pick LabVIEW if…
LabVIEW suits engineers building automated test and measurement applications, especially when they need instrument connectivity, analysis and a control interface. The Community Edition is limited to personal, non-commercial, non-industrial use.
Pick WSCAD ELECTRIX if…
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