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KiCAD

KiCAD is a Linux alternative to P-CAD on Windows.

Considering a switch? KiCAD is one of 3 Science & Education programs on Linux Alternative.com mapped specifically to P-CAD users, and community votes below reflect how it compares to the others.

4.0/5 (1 votes)

KiCad is a free, open-source suite for schematic capture and PCB design. Read more

Category: Science & Education Platform: Linux
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source design Science capture Education schematic

2 other Linux alternatives to P-CAD

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gEDA

gEDA is a free, open-source suite of electronic design automation tools for schematic capture and PCB design.

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36% match
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EAGLE

EAGLE, the PCB design software, is available for Linux alongside Windows and Mac.

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16% match

Frequently asked questions

Is KiCAD free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check KiCAD's own download page for exact licensing terms.

Does KiCAD run on Windows too?

Many Linux applications, including some in the Science & Education category, also have Windows builds. Check the download link above to see what platforms KiCAD supports.

What are other alternatives to P-CAD besides KiCAD?

There are 2 other Linux alternatives to P-CAD listed on this page, ranked by community votes.