ETAP vs ProfiCAD
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 ETAP | ProfiCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #5 6.1 | #3 6.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | On request | $277 once |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows | Android, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | ETAP Power Simulator Grow: on request ETAP Power Simulator Launch: on request | 30-day trial: $0 Home license: $0 School License: $277 once Single User License: $277 once |
| 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. | ProfiCAD focuses on electrical and technical diagrams, with reporting and symbol tools for that work. Its free edition has page and commercial-use limits, so check those before choosing a license. |
| Visit ETAP | Visit ProfiCAD |