CircuitLab vs iCircuit
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| CircuitLab | iCircuit | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 6.3 | #6 6.0 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $16 a month | $1.99 a month |
| Free | Free plan | No |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, 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 | iCircuit Pro (Monthly): $1.99 a month iCircuit: $12.99 once iCircuit Pro (Yearly): $14.99 a year |
| Verdict | — | 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 CircuitLab | Visit iCircuit |