Proteus PCB Design
5.5#32 in electrical design softwareWindows
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SOLIDWORKS
8.3#3 in 3d cad softwareFrom $48 a yearWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Proteus PCB Design | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Skipton, North Yorkshire, England | Waltham, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | Proteus 9.2 adds STM32CubeIDE integration via GDB and expanded simulation for BLE and RFID. | The SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program works with hundreds of partners, and Certified Gold Products provide integration inside the SOLIDWORKS interface. |
| Support | Direct technical support is free for professional users, with email support preferred for project issues and a typical email response time of one to two working days. | Online purchases include technical support and access to getting-started resources covering installation, onboarding and tutorials. |
Proteus PCB Design plans
- Proteus Design Suite (commercial packages)Priced on request
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 Proteus PCB Design if…
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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.