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Free EveryCircuit alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 EveryCircuit alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Qucs-S, EasyEDA and Tinkercad rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Qucs-S logoQucs-SOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 561.8
2EasyEDA logoEasyEDAFree—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 559.4
3Tinkercad logoTinkercadFree—NoWeb, iOS0 of 043.9
  1. Qucs-S logo

    1. Qucs-STop pick

    Best for: Students and hobbyists who want free SPICE simulation with a point-and-click schematic editor

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from EveryCircuit

    Free, open-source schematic capture and simulation using ngspice or Xyce, on desktop.

    Pros

    • Works with several free simulation engines from one GUI
    • Windows installer comes bundled with Ngspice
    • Packaged for most Linux distributions, including Flatpak
    • Free and open source with regular releases

    Cons

    • Needs an external simulator backend to do anything
    • No PCB layout, so board design needs a separate tool
    • macOS install goes through a Homebrew tap rather than an app download
    Visit Qucs-S Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Qucs-S a good EveryCircuit alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Simulation engines
    Ngspice, Xyce, Qucsator
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ra3xdh.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows
    Installer bundled with Ngspice
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ra3xdh.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS
    Via Homebrew
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ra3xdh.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux packages
    Distro repos, AppImage, Flatpak
    Checked Nov 8, 2026ra3xdh.github.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. EasyEDA logo

    2. EasyEDA

    Best for: Hobbyists and small teams who design boards and order them from JLCPCB

    FreeWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from EveryCircuit

    Free browser tool for schematics, simulation and PCB layout, if you want to take a design to a board.

    Pros

    • Free, including the Pro edition
    • Runs in a browser with nothing to install
    • Shows LCSC part stock and sends boards straight to JLCPCB
    • Imports Altium, Eagle and KiCad designs

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit EasyEDA Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is EasyEDA a good EveryCircuit alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyeda.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web app
    Yes, no download needed
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyeda.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux desktop client
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyeda.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Import
    Altium, Eagle, KiCad
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyeda.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team collaboration
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026easyeda.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tinkercad logo

    3. Tinkercad

    Best for: Beginners, kids and teachers making simple models for 3D printing

    FreeWeb, iOS

    43.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from EveryCircuit

    Free Circuits mode simulates breadboards and Arduino code in the browser, built for learners.

    Pros

    • Free and runs in the browser
    • Very easy shape-based modeling
    • Circuits and Codeblocks for teaching electronics and coding

    Cons

    • Too limited for precise or complex designs
    • Requires an internet connection and Autodesk account
    • No parametric history or drawings
    Visit Tinkercad Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.352
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1530
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Tinkercad a good EveryCircuit alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.