KiCad EDA vs. SolidWorks PCB
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | KiCad EDA | SolidWorks PCB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Review count | 69 | 14 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| Meets requirements | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 71.875 | 21.428571 |
| Small Business | 81.2% | 92.9% |
| Mid-Market | 14.5% | 7.1% |
| Enterprise | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Total page views | 421 | 88 |
| Total LLM citations | 4,710 | 28 |
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 PCB
SOLIDWORKS PCB enables the productivity you need to design Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) quickly along with unique, collaboration between electrical and 3D mechanical design teams. It offers a clear advantage where ECAD-MCAD collaboration is critical for overall success of electronic product design