CircuitLab vs eCADSTAR
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| CircuitLab | eCADSTAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 6.3 | #10 5.6 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $16 a month | £89 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | CircuitLab Hacker Lite: $16 a month CircuitLab Micro: $24 a year CircuitLab Hacker: $26 a month CircuitLab Pro: $39 a month | eCADSTAR subscription: £89 a month eCADSTAR perpetual bundles: on request |
| Verdict | — | eCADSTAR covers schematic, PCB, library, and manufacturing-related workflows, with bundles aimed at different design roles. Consider the 12-month subscription term or request a distributor quotation for perpetual bundles. |
| Visit CircuitLab | Visit eCADSTAR |