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ProfiCAD vs SKM Power*Tools

Both are on the Electrical Design Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.

ProfiCADSKM Power*Tools
Place on the list#3 6.9#7 6.0
Maker——
Starts at$277 once$299 a year
FreeFree planNo
Runs onAndroid, Mac, WindowsAndroid, iPhone/iPad, Windows
Open sourceNoNo
Plans
30-day trial: $0
Home license: $0
School License: $277 once
Single User License: $277 once
SKM Mobile App iOS/Android: $299 a year
MySKM Cloud Subscription: $1,500 a year
DAPPER 50 Bus: $2,450 once
DAPPER 100 Bus: $4,670 once
VerdictProfiCAD 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.Power*Tools combines power-system study modules with DAPPER analysis and mobile field workflows. Check the cloud subscription requirements and renewal terms if you need to transfer projects between mobile and desktop.
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