G2 Vendor Directory

KiCad EDA vs. Ultiboard

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricKiCad EDA

by KiCad Project

Ultiboard

by NI

Overall rating4.54.3
Review count6922
Ease of use8.89.1
Ease of setup9.48.6
Quality of support8.28.3
Meets requirements8.58.6
NPS71.87552.380952
Small Business81.2%68.2%
Mid-Market14.5%18.2%
Enterprise4.3%13.6%
Total page views42119
Total LLM citations4,7100

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.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Library Management
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility
  • Features
  • Ease of Learning
  • Customer Support

Ultiboard

Ultiboard is printed circuit board design and layout software that integrates seamlessly with Multisim to accelerate PCB prototype development. Ultiboard software offers efficient PCB design layout and routing with a customizable environment. You can use its flexible tools to place parts and copper with manual precision to define critical board elements. With its automated functionality, you can quickly complete a design. The advanced spreadsheet view, toolbox, and design wizards help you easily manage, control, and define any board layout.

Pros