LibrePCB
7.3#4 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitLibrePCB vs PLECS
What both publish
| Fact | LibrePCB | PLECS |
|---|---|---|
| Support | User help is provided through the forum, Matrix, issue tracker and community; paid support and feature development are available on request. | PLECS support includes tutorials, application examples, technical solutions, installation help, a user forum and a contact-support channel. |
LibrePCB plans
- FreeFree
- LibrePCBFree
PLECS plans
- PLECS trial licenseFree
- PLECS Blockset Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Standalone Individual License (commercial)$8,000, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Dongle License (commercial)$11,200, paid once
- PLECS Blockset Concurrent License (commercial)$16,000, paid once
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.
Pick PLECS if…
PLECS suits industrial companies, research labs, and technical universities developing systems such as electric cars, rail vehicles, wind turbines, solar inverters, and power supplies. It fits users needing power-electronics simulation with control, thermal, and analysis tools.