KiCad vs ZW3D
KiCadCAD Software
ZW3DCAD Software
From $3,000 / 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. | ZW3D CAD Software Unify Design, Simulation, and Manufacturing to Improve Productivity | |
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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. | All-in-one CAD/CAM software from ZWSOFT covering design, assembly, and machining for product development. |
| 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. | From $3,000 / yr ZW3D is sold as perpetual licenses (MSRP, excl. VAT, incl. 1-year maintenance): Lite from ~$3,000, Standard ~$4,500, Advanced ~$7,500; CAM Motion 2-axis ~$3,500, 3-axis ~$6,000; P… |
| Pricing model | Free | Flat rate |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | No free plan · Free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 1992 | 1998 |
| Team size | 11-50 employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | Guangzhou, China |