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Compare Allegro X PCB Designer and OrCAD Capture 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Allegro X PCB Designer
Star Rating
(30)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Allegro X PCB DesignerOrCAD Capture
Star Rating
(34)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OrCAD CaptureSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Reviews say that OrCAD Capture excels in its schematic editor with a score of 9.3, providing a user-friendly interface that simplifies the design process, while Allegro PCB Designer closely follows with a score of 9.4, noted for its advanced features that cater to complex designs.
- Users report that Allegro PCB Designer shines in PCB layout editing, achieving a score of 9.3, which reviewers mention allows for intricate designs and efficient workflows, whereas OrCAD Capture has a slightly lower score of 8.7, indicating it may not be as robust for high-complexity layouts.
- G2 users highlight that OrCAD Capture offers better component libraries with a score of 8.8, making it easier to find and utilize components, while Allegro PCB Designer's library score of 8.9 is competitive but lacks the same breadth of options as reported by some users.
- Users on G2 mention that Allegro PCB Designer provides superior customization options, particularly in custom interfaces, scoring 8.7 compared to OrCAD Capture's 7.9, which allows for a more tailored user experience according to specific project needs.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong support, Allegro PCB Designer scores higher in quality of support at 9.0, with users reporting quicker response times and more comprehensive assistance compared to OrCAD Capture's score of 8.0.
- Users say that Allegro PCB Designer is better suited for larger board sizes and more layers, scoring 9.4 and 9.3 respectively, which is a significant advantage for users working on complex projects, while OrCAD Capture scores 8.8 and 8.4, indicating limitations in handling larger designs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Allegro X PCB Designer
No pricing availableOrCAD Capture
No pricing availableFree Trial
Allegro X PCB Designer
No trial information availableOrCAD Capture
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
26
8.6
29
Ease of Use
9.0
26
7.8
29
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.1
24
7.9
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
25
6.3
28
Features by Category
Design
9.4
24
8.8
18
9.4
24
9.3
21
Tools
8.0
24
8.1
9
9.0
24
8.3
18
Library
8.9
24
8.8
20
Platform
9.3
24
8.8
19
9.4
24
8.4
18
Customization
8.5
24
7.8
10
8.5
24
7.9
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer and OrCAD Capture are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Allegro X PCB Designer has no unique categories
OrCAD Capture 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.)
OrCAD Capture
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
26.7%
Defense & Space
10.0%
Consumer Electronics
10.0%
Semiconductors
6.7%
Design
6.7%
Other
40.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
21.2%
Semiconductors
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Education Management
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Other
42.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
How I can use this software at my home because I used this in my company network only.
1 Comment
KK
Depending upon where you live, you can contact a local Cadence Channel Partner and he may be able to grant you a WFH License for a short duration. Also check...Read more
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