Compare ExpressPCB Plus and KiCad EDA 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
ExpressPCB Plus
Star Rating
(29)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ExpressPCB PlusKiCad 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 robust PCB layout editing experience with a score of 8.2, while ExpressPCB Plus shines slightly brighter with a score of 8.9, indicating a more user-friendly interface for layout tasks.
- Reviewers mention that the schematic editor in KiCad EDA scores 8.4, which is comparable to ExpressPCB Plus's score of 8.5, suggesting both products provide solid functionality, but ExpressPCB Plus may have a slight edge in usability.
- G2 users highlight that KiCad EDA's 3D modeling tools score 6.7, which is lower than ExpressPCB Plus's score of 6.9, indicating that while both tools offer basic 3D modeling capabilities, ExpressPCB Plus may provide a slightly better experience.
- Users on G2 report that KiCad EDA excels in component placement with a score of 8.3, whereas ExpressPCB Plus scores 7.7, suggesting that KiCad EDA may offer more efficient tools for placing components on the PCB.
- Reviewers mention that KiCad EDA's component libraries score 8.0, which is higher than ExpressPCB Plus's score of 7.5, indicating that KiCad EDA may provide a more extensive selection of components for users to choose from.
- Users say that KiCad EDA has a higher score for board size flexibility at 8.7 compared to ExpressPCB Plus's 8.1, suggesting that KiCad EDA may be better suited for projects requiring larger or more complex board designs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ExpressPCB Plus
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
ExpressPCB Plus
No trial information availableKiCad EDA
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
21
8.5
44
Ease of Use
9.4
21
8.6
46
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.3
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
20
8.1
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
8.6
41
Features by Category
Design
8.9
19
8.2
34
8.5
19
8.4
34
Tools
6.9
16
6.7
28
7.7
19
8.3
33
Library
7.5
19
8.0
32
Platform
8.1
18
8.7
33
8.0
18
8.5
32
Customization
7.8
15
7.6
24
7.8
16
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ExpressPCB Plus and KiCad EDA are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
ExpressPCB Plus has no unique categories
KiCad EDA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ExpressPCB Plus
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
Education Management
25.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
22.2%
Higher Education
11.1%
Wireless
3.7%
Research
3.7%
Other
33.3%
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
ExpressPCB Plus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Consumer Electronics
Express PCB is very use friendly and easy to learn. Helpful with minimum knowledge of electronic components.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Slowly worked and feature & tools are limited than Auto-Cad
KiCad EDA
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tushar D.
Verified User in Design
In the current market, all PCB layout software is payable but this software is freeware available and also there is no limitation at all. I can design as many components as I want. also it provides a calculator for calculating impedance, power tracks, also...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bhanu Prakash N.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Lacks Advanced Features of High-End Tools,Less Integrated Manufacturing Support,Limited Commercial Support.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics
Express PCB is very use friendly and easy to learn. Helpful with minimum knowledge of electronic components.
Tushar D.
Verified User in Design
In the current market, all PCB layout software is payable but this software is freeware available and also there is no limitation at all. I can design as many components as I want. also it provides a calculator for calculating impedance, power tracks, also...
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Slowly worked and feature & tools are limited than Auto-Cad
Bhanu Prakash N.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Lacks Advanced Features of High-End Tools,Less Integrated Manufacturing Support,Limited Commercial Support.
Alternatives
Discussions
does this integrate with arduino
1 comment
LR
It is PCB drawing software, and you can integrate with whatever board you want, but I am doubtful you will get the board PCB in library..!Read more
When the next update of the site will be released?
1 comment
AS
The highest quality or performance in its category.Read more
ExpressPCB Plus has no more 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
KiCad EDA has no more discussions with answers
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