CircuitMaker
Free PCB Design Tool from Altium.
Overview
CircuitMaker is a free EDA software from Altium aimed at the hobbyist, maker, and open-source hardware communities. It is based on Altium Designer technology, offering a powerful schematic and PCB design experience. A key aspect of CircuitMaker is its community-centric approach; all projects are stored in the cloud and can be shared with and worked on by the community, fostering collaboration and open-source development.
✨ Key Features
- Based on Altium Designer technology
- Free for open-source projects
- Schematic capture and PCB layout
- Up to 16 signal layers and 16 plane layers
- Cloud-based projects and libraries
- Strong community and collaboration features
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powered by the professional Altium Designer engine
- Strong focus on community and collaborative, open-source design
- High-quality user interface and design experience
Unique Value: Provides free access to a powerful, professional-grade PCB design tool for the purpose of fostering collaboration and innovation in the open-source hardware community.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Numerous open-source projects shared within the CircuitMaker community
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Commercial or private projects (requires projects to be public)
- Users who need to work offline
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modern and powerful design engine (from Altium) than many other free alternatives, but requires projects to be public.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Projects are public and stored in the cloud. A paid version (CircuitMaker Pro) is available for private projects.
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