CircuitLab vs PLECS
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| CircuitLab | PLECS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 6.3 | #11 5.6 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $16 a month | $8,000 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, 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 | PLECS trial license: $0 PLECS Blockset Individual License (commercial): $8,000 once PLECS Standalone Individual License (commercial): $8,000 once PLECS Blockset Dongle License (commercial): $11,200 once |
| Verdict | — | PLECS brings simulation, analysis, and control tools together for power-electronics work. Buyers should distinguish between Standalone and Blockset, especially because Blockset depends on MATLAB and Simulink. |
| Visit CircuitLab | Visit PLECS |