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At a Glance
Altium Designer
Altium Designer
Star Rating
(562)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $355.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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EasyEDA
EasyEDA
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EasyEDA
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Altium Designer excels in PCB layout editing with a score of 9.2, while EasyEDA matches this score, indicating both products are strong in this area. However, reviewers mention that Altium's advanced features provide a more robust experience for complex designs.
  • Reviewers mention that Altium Designer's 3D modeling tools score 7.6, which is higher than EasyEDA's 6.7. Users say that Altium's 3D capabilities allow for better visualization and integration with mechanical designs, making it a preferred choice for users needing detailed modeling.
  • G2 users highlight that EasyEDA shines in ease of use with a score of 8.6 compared to Altium Designer's 8.1. Users report that EasyEDA's intuitive interface and simpler setup process make it more accessible for beginners and small businesses.
  • Users on G2 report that Altium Designer has a higher quality of support with a score of 8.3, while EasyEDA's support is rated at 7.9. Reviewers mention that Altium's customer service is more responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for users needing assistance during complex projects.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have strong component libraries, each scoring 8.3. However, users report that Altium Designer offers more extensive and customizable options, which can be a significant advantage for users working on specialized projects.
  • Users say that Altium Designer's file interoperability is rated at 6.0, which is lower than EasyEDA's 6.3. Reviewers mention that while both products have limitations, EasyEDA's slightly better interoperability can facilitate smoother collaboration with other software tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Designer
Altium Designer Term-Based
Starting at $355.00
Per Month
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EasyEDA
No pricing available
Free Trial
Altium Designer
Free Trial is available
EasyEDA
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
458
8.6
13
Ease of Use
8.1
466
8.6
13
Ease of Setup
8.3
158
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.5
57
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
409
7.9
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
51
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
448
8.1
12
Features by Category
8.3
686
Not enough data
Design
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
Edit
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.2
58
Not enough data
8.6
3,471
8.9
92
Design
9.2
406
9.2
11
9.2
404
9.2
11
Tools
7.6
377
6.7
11
8.9
398
8.9
11
Library
8.3
404
8.3
11
Platform
9.1
399
9.8
11
9.2
402
9.4
11
Customization
7.9
338
9.0
8
7.9
343
9.5
7
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
7.2
100
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
6.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altium Designer
Altium Designer
EasyEDA
EasyEDA
Altium Designer and EasyEDA are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Altium Designer
Altium Designer is categorized as Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) and General-Purpose CAD
EasyEDA
EasyEDA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Designer
Altium Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.4%
EasyEDA
EasyEDA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Altium Designer
Altium Designer
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
22.8%
Automotive
11.7%
Consumer Electronics
10.5%
Medical Devices
7.0%
Industrial Automation
4.4%
Other
43.7%
EasyEDA
EasyEDA
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
57.9%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.3%
Higher Education
5.3%
Education Management
5.3%
Other
15.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Altium Designer
Altium Designer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ethan B.
EB
Ethan B.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

I like the ease of importing components from 3rd parties, and the user interface makes pcb design alot easier. Another aspect of Altium I like is the ease of making custom component symbols and footprints. The routing tools and controls make layout a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Defense & Space

The software seems to be an amalgamation of multiple legacy software packages that have been shoehorned together without being redesigned from the ground up for optimal functionality. This results in random bugs, crashes, and some unexpected behavior for...

EasyEDA
EasyEDA
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Electronics

Easy to find footprints for your components.

Most Helpful Critical Review
PS
Prajith S.
Verified User in Education Management

The software uses only symbolic representation for most of the circuit components, and is sometimes difficult to search for the required circuit components due to different titles or labels given to the components. This makes it harder for beginners who are...

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Discussions
Altium Designer
Altium Designer Discussions
Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?
3 comments
Sohaib Q.
SQ
No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can...Read more
Is Altium Designer free?
3 comments
Hector Ivan A.
HA
No. You must pay for its use.Read more
Who uses Altium?
3 comments
JL
Electrical engineers, specifically embedded hardware design engineers. Read more
EasyEDA
EasyEDA Discussions
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EasyEDA has no discussions with answers