Altium Designer vs ProfiCAD
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Altium Designer | ProfiCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #8 5.9 | #3 6.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $460 a month | $277 once |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Android, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Altium Designer 25: $460 a month | 30-day trial: $0 Home license: $0 School License: $277 once Single User License: $277 once |
| 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. | ProfiCAD focuses on electrical and technical diagrams, with reporting and symbol tools for that work. Its free edition has page and commercial-use limits, so check those before choosing a license. |
| Visit Altium Designer | Visit ProfiCAD |