KiCad vs Plasticity
KiCadCAD Software
PlasticityCAD Software
Starts at $99/yrPublished price
KiCad CAD Software Open source PCB design / electronics CAD software. Use schematic capture, create PCB designs and view them in 3D, all forever free. | Plasticity CAD Software Powerful solid and surface modeling, no subscription | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | CAD Software | CAD Software |
| What it is | Open-source electronics design automation suite for schematic capture and PCB layout. Maintained by the KiCad project under the Linux Foundation. | Fast CAD tool for concept artists and 3D modelers combining solid modeling precision with the speed of polygon workflows. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free and open source (GPL). No paid tier or commercial edition; the project is funded by donations and sponsorships. There is nothing to purchase. | Starts at $99/yr |
| Pricing model | Free | Tiered plans |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | Free plan · Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 1992 | 2021 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 1-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | Remote |