Compare Allegro X PCB Designer and KiCad EDA 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Allegro X PCB Designer
Star Rating
(18)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Allegro X PCB DesignerKiCad EDA
Star Rating
(63)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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- Users report that KiCad EDA offers a free entry-level price, making it an attractive option for small businesses and hobbyists, while Allegro PCB Designer, although more expensive, is praised for its robust features and professional-grade capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that KiCad EDA excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for newcomers, whereas Allegro PCB Designer, with a score of 9.1 in ease of use, is favored by users who appreciate its intuitive interface and advanced functionalities.
- G2 users highlight that Allegro PCB Designer shines in PCB layout editing with a score of 9.3, providing advanced tools that enhance design precision, while KiCad EDA, scoring 8.2, is seen as sufficient for basic projects but may lack some of the advanced features found in Allegro.
- Users on G2 report that Allegro PCB Designer's component placement feature, rated at 9.2, is superior due to its automated capabilities, which streamline the design process, while KiCad EDA's component libraries, rated at 8.0, are considered less extensive, potentially limiting design options.
- Reviewers say that KiCad EDA's 3D modeling tools, with a score of 6.7, are less developed compared to Allegro PCB Designer's 7.6 rating, which offers more comprehensive visualization options that are crucial for complex designs.
- Users mention that both products have strong customization options, but Allegro PCB Designer, with a custom interface score of 8.7, provides more flexibility for advanced users compared to KiCad EDA's score of 7.4, which may not meet the needs of those requiring extensive customization.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Allegro X PCB Designer
No pricing availableKiCad EDA
OSS Edition
Free
KiCad is Open Source software. We offer world-class EDA design tools that are free to use, now and forever.
- 100k+ Symbol and footprint library
- 10k+ 3d Models
- Fast, responsive interface
Free Trial
Allegro X PCB Designer
No trial information availableKiCad EDA
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
16
8.5
44
Ease of Use
9.1
16
8.6
46
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.0
15
8.1
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
15
8.6
41
Features by Category
Design
9.3
15
8.2
34
9.4
15
8.4
34
Tools
7.6
15
6.7
28
9.2
15
8.3
33
Library
8.9
15
8.0
32
Platform
9.4
15
8.7
33
9.3
15
8.5
32
Customization
8.2
15
7.6
24
8.7
15
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer and KiCad EDA are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer has no unique categories
KiCad EDA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Allegro X PCB Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
KiCad EDA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
22.2%
Consumer Electronics
16.7%
Semiconductors
11.1%
Defense & Space
11.1%
Consumer Services
11.1%
Other
27.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
43.1%
Consumer Electronics
13.8%
Design
8.6%
Research
5.2%
Higher Education
5.2%
Other
24.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Allegro X PCB Designer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sandeshkumar N.
Verified User in Defense & Space
I am using the Allegro PCB designer from past 5years. The new varients are coming up with new features which will makes the Designer job easier. Now we can maintain the database, BOM, stock details are integrated to tool itself.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The footprint making and PCB layout, The customer command is very difficult because it is based on the script, so for customer command, we have to assign key for easiness.
KiCad EDA
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ruoshi Z.
Verified User in Higher Education
I appreciate the simplicity most. KiCAD not only provides a very clear workflow of every step, but also within each workspace, the tools are very handy and they are all very useful tools!
Most Helpful Critical Review
arjeeta m.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Reviewing the PCB in 3D is not much impressive & user-friendly.
Sandeshkumar N.
Verified User in Defense & Space
I am using the Allegro PCB designer from past 5years. The new varients are coming up with new features which will makes the Designer job easier. Now we can maintain the database, BOM, stock details are integrated to tool itself.
Ruoshi Z.
Verified User in Higher Education
I appreciate the simplicity most. KiCAD not only provides a very clear workflow of every step, but also within each workspace, the tools are very handy and they are all very useful tools!
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
The footprint making and PCB layout, The customer command is very difficult because it is based on the script, so for customer command, we have to assign key for easiness.
arjeeta m.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Reviewing the PCB in 3D is not much impressive & user-friendly.
Alternatives
Discussions
Allegro X PCB Designer has no discussions with answers
How can I turn on only the radsnet of the component I am moving?
1 comment
IA
Yes you can. If you open Pcbnew, go to the right-hand side toolbar and you will see some tools. The first one (top) is the arrow key for "Select item". The...Read more
What is the best EDA software?
1 comment
PS
KiCad is a software suite for electronic design automation (EDA).Read more
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