CircuitLab vs ETAP
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| CircuitLab |  ETAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 6.3 | #5 6.1 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $16 a month | On request |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, 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 | ETAP Power Simulator Grow: on request ETAP Power Simulator Launch: on request |
| Verdict | — | ETAP brings electrical modeling, analysis, and operational capabilities into a broad platform, with integrations for engineering data and grid systems. Prospective customers need to request pricing, and should check the Windows requirements for their intended products. |
| Visit CircuitLab | Visit ETAP |