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Plans and prices

PlanPriceBilled
Free$0No costs
LibrePCB$0No costs

From LibrePCB's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

API
Developer documentation specifies a versioned JSON server API for online library resources and fabrication uploads. source
Audience
The maker describes it as suitable for makers, students and professionals, from beginners to experts. source
Board editor
The board editor supports multilayer boards with blind and buried vias, design-rule checking, a live 3D viewer, DXF and EAGLE import, board branching and footprint switching. source
Board tools
The board editor includes design rule checking, a live 3D viewer, and multi-layer PCB support including blind and buried vias. source
CLI automation
The librepcb-cli command-line tool automates ERC, DRC and production exports for CI workflows. source
CLI limitation
On headless Linux, librepcb-cli currently needs an X server or xvfb plus several graphical-library dependencies. source
Company status
The FAQ says no company operates LibrePCB; it is an open-source project coordinated by its founder and community contributors. source
Developer documentation
Developer docs cover building, architecture, coding style, Slint UI, release workflow, file-format specifications, workspace/library/project specifications, server API and a Rust core crate. source
Download requirements
The download page lists 64-bit Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 or later requirements for its binaries. source
Fabrication integration
The integrated LibrePCB Fab service can be used to order PCBs, while users can also export production data files themselves. source
Fabrication integration
LibrePCB Fab accepts projects for ordering through AISLER, PCBWay or NextPCB, while normal production-file export remains available. source
File format
Project files use human-readable canonical S-expressions designed to produce small, stable version-control diffs. source
Founded
2013 source
Founder
The project was started in 2013 by founder and lead developer Urban Bruhin, an electrical engineer from Switzerland. source
Imports and exports
The editors list EAGLE project import, and the board editor also lists DXF import; output jobs support formats including Gerber, Excellon, CSV BOM, STEP, PDF and SVG. source
Independent listing
Flathub lists LibrePCB as a free 62 MiB application with aarch64 and x86_64 builds and about 1,846 monthly downloads, without a star rating. source
Independent listing
SaaSHub shows LibrePCB as open source and reports zero user reviews. source
Languages
LibrePCB is available in 15 languages, although translation completeness differs by language. source