Altium Designer
The most powerful, modern, and easy-to-use PCB design tool.
Overview
Altium Designer is a professional PCB design software that provides a unified environment for schematic capture, PCB layout, and manufacturing data generation. It is known for its modern and intuitive interface, powerful design tools, and integration with the Altium 365 cloud platform for collaboration.
✨ Key Features
- Unified design environment (schematic, PCB, BOM)
- Native 3D PCB design
- Advanced interactive routing
- Integrated with Altium 365 for cloud collaboration
- Comprehensive component library management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Modern and intuitive user interface
- Unified design environment
- Strong 3D design capabilities
- Cloud collaboration with Altium 365
Unique Value: Provides a powerful, modern, and easy-to-use PCB design experience that streamlines the entire product development process, from concept to manufacturing.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Design of complex, multi-layer PCBs for a wide range of electronic products
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Integrated circuit (IC) design
- FPGA design
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more intuitive and unified design environment compared to many competitors, with strong cloud collaboration features.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 15-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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