EasyEDA
A great free circuit simulator, circuit design and PCB design tool.
Overview
EasyEDA is a cloud-based EDA tool suite that allows for schematic drawing, SPICE simulation, and PCB layout directly in a web browser. It is tightly integrated with LCSC components and JLCPCB manufacturing services, providing a seamless workflow from design to finished product. It is very popular among hobbyists, students, and for rapid prototyping.
✨ Key Features
- Web-based (no installation required)
- Schematic capture
- NGSpice-based circuit simulation
- PCB layout
- Large library of symbols and footprints
- Integrated with LCSC component catalog and JLCPCB manufacturing
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Fully cloud-based and accessible from any browser
- Seamless integration with component sourcing (LCSC) and manufacturing (JLCPCB)
- Very easy to learn for beginners
- Large user-contributed library
Unique Value: Provides a completely integrated, cloud-based platform that takes an electronic design from schematic to manufactured PCB with unparalleled ease and low cost.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Quickly designing a circuit, simulating its behavior, laying out the PCB, and ordering the finished boards and components from a single interface.
- Collaborating on open-source hardware designs online.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex, high-speed, or high-layer-count professional designs
- Offline design work
- Industrial control systems
🏆 Alternatives
While not as powerful as desktop applications like KiCad for complex designs, its web-based nature and deep integration with manufacturing services make it significantly more convenient for simple projects and rapid prototyping.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Professional tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for public projects. Private projects are limited.
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