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At a Glance
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE
Star Rating
(74)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$545.00 Per Year
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SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB
Star Rating
(14)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Autodesk EAGLE excels in PCB layout editing with a score of 8.5, while SolidWorks PCB, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.3. Reviewers mention that EAGLE's intuitive interface makes it easier for small businesses to quickly adapt and start designing.
  • Reviewers mention that SolidWorks PCB has a superior schematic editor, scoring 8.6 compared to EAGLE's 8.3. Users on G2 appreciate the advanced features in SolidWorks that allow for more complex designs and better integration with other SolidWorks tools.
  • G2 users highlight that Autodesk EAGLE's component libraries score 7.5, which some users find limiting, whereas SolidWorks PCB offers a more extensive library, leading to a higher satisfaction rate among users who need a wider variety of components for their projects.
  • Users say that SolidWorks PCB shines in quality of support, with a score of 9.3, compared to EAGLE's 7.8. Reviewers mention that SolidWorks provides more comprehensive resources and quicker response times, which is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that Autodesk EAGLE's ease of use is rated at 7.6, which some users find challenging, especially those new to PCB design. In contrast, SolidWorks PCB scores 8.7, with users reporting a more user-friendly experience that facilitates a smoother learning curve.
  • Users on G2 report that while both products offer customization options, Autodesk EAGLE's custom commands score 8.3, allowing for tailored workflows, whereas SolidWorks PCB's custom interface scores lower at 7.7, indicating less flexibility in user interface adjustments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk EAGLE
Fusion 360 with EAGLE
$545.00
Per Year
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SolidWorks PCB
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk EAGLE
No trial information available
SolidWorks PCB
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
66
8.9
9
Ease of Use
7.6
65
8.7
9
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.0
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.8
52
9.3
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
6.6
62
7.1
8
Features by Category
8.1
154
Not enough data
Design
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
Tools
7.1
17
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
Library
7.5
19
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
Customization
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE
SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB
Autodesk EAGLE and SolidWorks PCB are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE has no unique categories
SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.6%
SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
92.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
7.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
28.2%
Consumer Electronics
21.1%
Higher Education
4.2%
Computer Hardware
4.2%
Biotechnology
4.2%
Other
38.0%
SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
14.3%
Packaging and Containers
7.1%
Oil & Energy
7.1%
Higher Education
7.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.1%
Other
57.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Manish M.
MM
Manish M.
Verified User in Industrial Automation

Easy to use. Free to prototype and learn. Max components libraries are available. Famous vendors provide compatible relevant eagle libraries of their components.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Electronics

The subscription pricing model is fine for games, terrible for professional software. Would rather buy a new version periodically as necessary. The newer versions of Eagle are missing some of the manual route wire bend options, which make manual routing...

SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bapti Niloy B.
BB
Bapti Niloy B.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

I found it quite handy for designing my circuit board. The facility of schematic entry and solidwork file support is helpful for PCB design. The collaboration with solidworks helps me to modify my design easily as solidworks generates unified bill of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
JL
Josh L.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace

Solidworks PCB does not have all of the controll features that Altium has. It does not allow for complete custom hot keys, fancy quiries, etc. Also the online support community is small.

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Discussions
Autodesk EAGLE
Autodesk EAGLE Discussions
What is the use of Autodesk Eagle?
1 comment
Mike V.
MV
PCB circuit schematic and board layout designRead more
Is Eagle software free?
1 comment
Mike V.
MV
It is free for students, with a student license, outside of commercial useRead more
What is Eagle premium?
1 comment
Mike V.
MV
The commercial version of the productRead more
SolidWorks PCB
SolidWorks PCB Discussions
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SolidWorks PCB has no discussions with answers