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CAD & Engineering
Free SPICE circuit simulation.
Free
Available for Windows, macOS
KiCad
Open-source electronics design: schematics and PCBs.
Official source: kicad.orgLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: KiCad project
What is KiCad?
KiCad designs schematics and printed circuit boards, with a 3D board viewer.
Supported platforms
Pricing & licence
Open Source Open Source
Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.
Prices change, so check kicad.org for current pricing.
Installation
Windows
Windows · Winget
PS> winget install --id KiCad.KiCad --exact --source wingetLinux
Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install kicadLinux · Flatpak (any distribution)
$ flatpak install flathub org.kicad.KiCadPackage names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.
Alternatives to KiCad
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KiCad FAQ
Is KiCad free?
KiCad is open source.
Which platforms does KiCad support?
KiCad is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. It isn't available for Android and iPhone & iPad.
Can I install KiCad with Winget?
Yes. Run "winget install --id KiCad.KiCad --exact --source winget" in PowerShell or Windows Terminal. The package ID was checked against Microsoft's official Winget repository.
Can I install KiCad with Homebrew?
Yes. Run "brew install --cask kicad" in Terminal.
Where can I download KiCad safely?
From the official website, kicad.org. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.