One of the most significant advantages of CircuitMaker is that it's available for free. This makes it accessible to hobbyists, makers, students, and those with budget constraints. CircuitMaker is also designed with a user-friendly interface, making it approachable for individuals who are new to PCB design. The intuitive layout and tools contribute to a positive user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
While CircuitMaker is suitable for many hobbyist and small to medium-sized projects, some users find that it lacks certain advanced features found in professional-grade PCB design tools. This limitation can become more apparent as users work on more complex projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
97 out of 98 Total Reviews for Altium CircuitMaker
Overall Review Sentiment for Altium CircuitMaker
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I really like how easy it is to make a PCB in CircuitMaker. I have used Altium Desinger before, and I like how I can use this software with a similar design flow. The other things I love are the cloud integration, and the plugin with Fusion 360, similar to MCAD Codesigner. If you are looing for software to design simple PCBs, this is for you! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The application appears to be built off of Altium desinger, but it is missing lots of the same features. I get that they want you to pay for the better software, but some of the key interface elements are in different locations, so it is a bit difficult to switch between the two. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Altium CircuitMaker contains many features also found in Altium Designer, which makes it a great learning tool and a stepping stone to deciding if Altium Designer is worthwhile. It isn't really missing any major features that makes this unusable for most users.
Additionally, it's really refreshing that such a polished ECAD program is available for free to makers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
KiCAD was my first and most used ECAD program before CircuitMaker. A simple way to import KiCAD project files into CircuitMaker with minimal work would be a worthwhile feature.
Another thing I dislike is that it's only for Windows operating systems. I use a Macbook for personal use at home, so I have to start up a Windows session on my MacBook to be able to use CircuitMaker Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
- Easy to use.
- Compatible with old versions (Protel For Windows,..etc).
- Great design tool.
- Cost effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
- Some limitations for large design.
- None compatible with some other file formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Upsides using Altium CM for me and my development team is eas of making designing and developing testing our PCBs at large scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Downside we experience using Altium CM would be nothing. Great help from our product account manager or say support team.
3d designing cloud be a part on improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Wholesome features available for circuit board making and designing like from being able to create schematic diagrams to testing and stimulating circuit boards all there.
Quick and easy to access various different electrical and electronics components in the library.
I am able to draw complicated circuit wirings with very easily with the help of this tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing big issue or problem to call out here for this tool but Some times may rendering issue for large size files. But it's fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Most amazing thing about this tool that I can definitely say is it's completely free.
Large library source for any components needed.
Latest 3d technology schematics
For me it is Easy to give properties to any particular components with comments Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Basic UI UX
Could be improved
Great altium community support with global pcb designers engineerz Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Most foremost and incredible thing about Altium CM is that it's absolutely free to use for us.
All top notch and advance features from Testing,Designing, Developing and Daigraming circuits to project collaboration everything is there.
All in one good to go platform and tool for PCB makers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Absolutely nothing to dislikes as such here for Altium CM from my side.
Simulator model accuracy can be look into feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Perfect CM tool for hard-core PCB design and embedded engineers.
Features that impress me and I liked best could be it's power full engine.
The way it provides topological views of CM.
Other outstanding features is like online collaboration with global teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
NA.
Amazing support from Altium team.... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Loved the its features that allowing me and my team to build PCB and electronics and electrical hardwares. Most amazing thing before getting finalized you have the feature of schematic simulation of CBs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Not at all. It was it is and it will be always helpful in hardware designing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Circuit designing development and testing features are advanced in this tool.
Finding basics and advance components are easy with this tool.
I was able to create my own components library.
Adding components and doc footprints are seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing all perfect I can definitely say. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
