KiCad EDA vs. SOLIDWORKS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | KiCad EDA | SOLIDWORKS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 69 | 707 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Quality of support | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 71.875 | 69.230769 |
| Small Business | 81.2% | 47.1% |
| Mid-Market | 14.5% | 32.2% |
| Enterprise | 4.3% | 20.7% |
| Total page views | 421 | 3,244 |
| Total LLM citations | 4,710 | 12,306 |
KiCad EDA
KiCad is an open source software suite for Electronic Design Automation (EDA). KiCad handles schematic capture, symbol and footprint library management, PCB Layout with Gerber output and 3d model generation. KiCad runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. KiCad is the most used EDA tool in the world.
- Ease of Use
- Library Management
- Cross-Platform Compatibility
- Features
- Ease of Learning
- Customer Support
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.
- Ease of Use
- Features
- 3D Modeling
- User Interface
- Simulation Tools
- CAD Integration