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OrCAD PCB Designer vs. Altium Develop

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

MetricOrCAD PCB Designer

by OrCAD

Altium Develop

by Altium

Overall rating4.14.5
Review count151,089
Ease of use8.38.4
Ease of setup8.68.6
Quality of support7.58.4
Meets requirements7.99.0
NPS38.46153867.977528
Small Business46.7%59.4%
Mid-Market33.3%28.8%
Enterprise20.0%11.7%
Total page views241,445
Total LLM citations5110,747

OrCAD PCB Designer

OrCAD PCB Designer is a comprehensive, constraint-driven PCB design solution that integrates schematic capture, PCB layout, and in-design analysis within a unified environment. It is engineered to address the complexities of modern electronic designs, from simple circuits to high-density, multi-layer PCBs, ensuring efficiency and accuracy throughout the design process. Key Features and Functionality: - Schematic Capture: OrCAD Capture provides an intuitive interface for creating and managing complex schematics, facilitating seamless integration with PCB layout and simulation tools.

Pros

    Altium Develop

    Altium Develop is a collaborative platform for electronic product development that connects requirements management (via Requirements Portal), ECAD design, supply chain, and manufacturing into a single, unified environment. Built on Altium Designer® and Altium 365®, it enables real-time collaboration across engineering, design, and operations teams, reducing delays caused by disconnected tools and file-based workflows.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Features
    • PCB Design
    • Collaboration
    • Efficiency
    • User Interface