AutoCAD vs iCircuit
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD | iCircuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 7.8 | #6 6.0 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | — |
| Starts at | $260 a month | $1.99 a month |
| Free | Free trial | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request | iCircuit Pro (Monthly): $1.99 a month iCircuit: $12.99 once iCircuit Pro (Yearly): $14.99 a year |
| Verdict | AutoCAD combines 2D and 3D work with specialized toolsets and collaboration features. Check the subscription terms and price against your needs, particularly the named-user and one-device-at-a-time limits. | iCircuit combines circuit design with continuous analog and digital simulation, plus measurement tools and subcircuits. The core app is a paid purchase, while optional Pro plans add components and are not needed for everyday design or simulation. |
| Visit AutoCAD | Visit iCircuit |