1. KiCadTop pick
Best for: Hobbyists, startups and engineers who want a capable PCB tool with no licence cost
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Flux
Free, open-source desktop EDA suite with no layer limit and files you keep locally.
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
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