Altium Designer vs CircuitLab
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Altium Designer | CircuitLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #8 5.9 | #4 6.3 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $460 a month | $16 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Altium Designer 25: $460 a month | CircuitLab Hacker Lite: $16 a month CircuitLab Micro: $24 a year CircuitLab Hacker: $26 a month CircuitLab Pro: $39 a month |
| Verdict | Altium Designer connects major PCB design stages with simulation, collaboration and supply-chain information. Confirm operating-system, internet and licensing requirements before selecting the 460.00 USD monthly starting plan. | — |
| Visit Altium Designer | Visit CircuitLab |