BricsCAD vs KiCad
BricsCADCAD Software
From $550/user/yearPublished price
KiCadCAD Software
BricsCAD CAD Software The true CAD alternative | KiCad CAD Software Open source PCB design / electronics CAD software. Use schematic capture, create PCB designs and view them in 3D, all forever free. | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | CAD Software | CAD Software |
| What it is | DWG-compatible 2D and 3D CAD alternative to AutoCAD from Bricsys (Hexagon) with BIM and mechanical modules. | Open-source electronics design automation suite for schematic capture and PCB layout. Maintained by the KiCad project under the Linux Foundation. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | From $550/user/year | Free and open source (GPL). No paid tier or commercial edition; the project is funded by donations and sponsorships. There is nothing to purchase. |
| Pricing model | Not available | Free |
| Free options | Free plan · Free trial | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2002 | 1992 |
| Team size | 201-500 employees | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Ghent, Belgium | Geneva, Switzerland |