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EasyEDA alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave EasyEDA: designs live on the vendor's cloud by default, and workflow steers you toward JLCPCB and LCSC. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces EasyEDA, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. KiCad currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1KiCad logoKiCadOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 566.5
2Autodesk Fusion logoAutodesk FusionFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Web0 of 039.8
  1. KiCad logo

    1. KiCadTop pick

    Best for: Hobbyists, startups and engineers who want a capable PCB tool with no licence cost

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from EasyEDA

    Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud.

    Pros

    • Completely free with no feature limits or seat caps
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Large official libraries and an active community
    • Projects are local files you fully control

    Cons

    • Fewer advanced high-speed and team collaboration features than Altium
    • Managing custom libraries takes some learning
    • No built-in part sourcing like EasyEDA's LCSC link
    Visit KiCad Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is KiCad a good EasyEDA alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL v3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kicad.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, Linux, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kicad.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Simulation
    Integrated SPICE
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kicad.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Manufacturing output
    Gerber and IPC-2581
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kicad.org(opens source in a new tab)
    First released
    1992
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kicad.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Autodesk Fusion logo

    2. Autodesk Fusion

    Best for: Makers and small product teams who want CAD, CAM and PCB tools in one package

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Web

    39.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from EasyEDA

    Combines PCB design with mechanical CAD for designing the board and enclosure together.

    Pros

    • CAD, CAM, simulation and electronics in one tool
    • Free personal-use licence for hobbyists
    • Cloud storage with built-in version history

    Cons

    • Personal tier restricts features and commercial use
    • Relies on Autodesk cloud and account
    • Advanced manufacturing features cost extra
    Visit Autodesk Fusion Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Autodesk Fusion a good EasyEDA alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best EasyEDA alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

KiCad logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for most people

KiCad

Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud.

KiCad logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for a free option

KiCad

Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud.

Autodesk Fusion logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Autodesk Fusion

Combines PCB design with mechanical CAD for designing the board and enclosure together.

KiCad logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for open source

KiCad

Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud.

KiCad logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for Mac

KiCad

Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud.

Altium Designer logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for Windows

Altium Designer

Professional standard for complex boards, with stronger routing and data management.

KiCad logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for Linux

KiCad

Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud.

Autodesk Fusion logo

Best EasyEDA alternative for working in the browser

Autodesk Fusion

Combines PCB design with mechanical CAD for designing the board and enclosure together.

EasyEDA alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to EasyEDA?

KiCad ranks first right now. Free and open source with local files, so you aren't tied to one manufacturer or cloud. Altium Designer and Autodesk Fusion follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to EasyEDA?

Yes. KiCad (open source) and Autodesk Fusion (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to EasyEDA?

Yes: KiCad.

Which EasyEDA alternatives work on Linux?

KiCad runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from EasyEDA?

The complaints we hear most: designs live on the vendor's cloud by default; workflow steers you toward JLCPCB and LCSC; less capable than Altium for complex high-speed boards.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces EasyEDA, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.