iCircuit vs SOLIDWORKS
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| iCircuit | SOLIDWORKS | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #6 6.0 | #2 7.0 |
| Maker | — | SOLIDWORKS |
| Starts at | $1.99 a month | $48 a year |
| Free | No | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | iCircuit Pro (Monthly): $1.99 a month iCircuit: $12.99 once iCircuit Pro (Yearly): $14.99 a year | SOLIDWORKS Design Standard with Cloud Services: $2,820 a year SOLIDWORKS Design Professional with Cloud Services: $3,456 a year SOLIDWORKS Design Premium with Cloud Services: $4,716 a year SOLIDWORKS for Makers: $48 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. | SOLIDWORKS combines locally installed design tools with optional cloud collaboration and browser-based modeling. Its plans differ in included capabilities, and the listed Standard price is an annual single-device license. |
| Visit iCircuit | Visit SOLIDWORKS |