PowerWorld Simulator vs ProfiCAD
Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| PowerWorld Simulator | ProfiCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #12 5.6 | #3 6.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $11,000 once | $277 once |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Simulator evaluation version: $0 Simulator base package (first commercial license): $11,000 once | 30-day trial: $0 Home license: $0 School License: $277 once Single User License: $277 once |
| Verdict | PowerWorld Simulator covers interactive power-system simulation and analysis, with a free evaluation capped at 13 buses. The first commercial base-package license costs 11000.00 USD once and includes one year of upgrades and support. | 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 PowerWorld Simulator | Visit ProfiCAD |