LabVIEW vs ProfiCAD
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| LabVIEW | ProfiCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #14 5.3 | #3 6.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | On request | $277 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | LabVIEW Community Edition: $0 LabVIEW Base perpetual: on request LabVIEW Base subscription: on request LabVIEW Full perpetual: on request | 30-day trial: $0 Home license: $0 School License: $277 once Single User License: $277 once |
| Verdict | LabVIEW brings instrument connectivity, programming, analysis, and test monitoring into a graphical environment. Check the Community Edition restrictions and per-computer deployment licensing against how you intend to use and distribute applications. | 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 LabVIEW | Visit ProfiCAD |