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Top 10 Microwave Office Alternatives & Competitors

By NI
(17)4.5 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to Microwave Office for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Microwave Office include design and user interface. The best overall Microwave Office alternative is Altium 365. Other similar apps like Microwave Office are Altium Designer, Autodesk Fusion, Onshape, and SOLIDWORKS. Microwave Office alternatives can be found in Other CAD Software but may also be in PCB Design Software or Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Microwave Office

  • Altium 365
  • Altium Designer
  • Autodesk Fusion
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Top 10 Alternatives to Microwave Office Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Microwave Office stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Defense & Space, and Telecommunications, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. Altium 365

    By Altium
    (358)4.6 out of 5

    2. Altium 365 was designed to understand the details within every design - making the organization of your projects smarter and the searchability of your designs easy.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Altium 365 is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    More expensive
    See all Altium 365 reviews
    #2

  2. Altium Designer

    By Altium
    (562)4.5 out of 5

    3. Altium Designer bridges all facets of the PCB design process to keep you seamlessly connected to every aspect of your design at all times.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Altium Designer is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Altium Designer reviews
    #3

  3. Autodesk Fusion

    By Autodesk
    (493)4.5 out of 5

    4. Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) software.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Autodesk Fusion is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Autodesk Fusion reviews
    #4

  4. Onshape

    By PTC
    (662)4.7 out of 5

    5. Onshape is a modern CAD system that eliminates design gridlock and helps engineers do their best work. Onshape unites advanced modeling tools and design data management in a secure cloud workspace that has rapidly become the primary CAD system for thousands of companies worldwide.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Onshape is:

    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Onshape reviews
    #5

  5. SOLIDWORKS

    By Solidworks
    (598)4.4 out of 5

    6. SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, SOLIDWORKS is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all SOLIDWORKS reviews
    #6

  6. Altium CircuitMaker

    By Altium
    (98)4.3 out of 5

    7. CircuitMaker is a free PCB design tool powered by Altium

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Altium CircuitMaker is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Altium CircuitMaker reviews
    #7

  7. Autodesk EAGLE

    By Autodesk
    (74)4.0 out of 5

    8. PCB layout software for every engineer.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Autodesk EAGLE is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Autodesk EAGLE reviews
    #8

  8. KiCad EDA

    By KiCad Project
    (63)4.6 out of 5

    9. A Cross Platform and Open Source Electronics Design Automation Suite

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, KiCad EDA is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    See all KiCad EDA reviews
    #9

  9. PADS Professional

    By Siemens Digital Industries Software
    (60)4.2 out of 5

    10. A complete PCB design platform that includes board design and analysis technologies, cloud-enabled collaboration, part research and creation, and real-time supply-chain insights.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, PADS Professional is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    See all PADS Professional reviews
    #10

  10. Ansys SpaceClaim

    By Ansys, Inc.
    (58)4.1 out of 5

    11. ANSYS SpaceClaim is an engineering CAD software that enables anyone to create, edit, and repair geometry without worrying about techNology.

    Categories in common with Microwave Office:

    Reviewers say compared to Microwave Office, Ansys SpaceClaim is:

    More expensive
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Ansys SpaceClaim reviews

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