LibrePCB
7.3#4 in electrical design softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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SKM Power*Tools
7.1#6 in electrical design softwareFrom $299 a yearAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | LibrePCB | SKM Power*Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 1972 |
| Support | User help is provided through the forum, Matrix, issue tracker and community; paid support and feature development are available on request. | SKM says its technical support staff consists entirely of electrical engineers, and support requests can be sent through its help desk or by email. |
LibrePCB plans
- FreeFree
- LibrePCBFree
SKM Power*Tools plans
- SKM Mobile App iOS/Android$299 a year
- MySKM Cloud Subscription$1,500 a year
- DAPPER 50 Bus$2,450, paid once
- DAPPER 100 Bus$4,670, paid once
- DAPPER 300 Bus$5,890, paid once
- DAPPER 1000 Bus$8,570, 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 SKM Power*Tools if…
It suits electric-power engineers designing or analyzing three-phase distribution systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, utility and petrochemical facilities. Teams needing Windows desktop studies with optional mobile field workflows may find its modules relevant.