KiCad
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Cross-platform open-source EDA suite for PCB design featuring schematic capture, interactive routing, 3D viewer, and SPICE simulation.
Pros
- +Completely free with no licensing restrictions or feature paywalls
- +Active community with comprehensive documentation and tutorials
Cons
- -Steep learning curve for complex multi-layer board designs
- -Third-party library ecosystem smaller than commercial EDA tools
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