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Description
Flux is a browser-based electronic design automation (EDA) platform for designing printed circuit boards. It brings schematic capture, PCB layout, simulation, routing, and design rule checks into a shared online workspace.
Its AI hardware design assistant helps turn plain-language circuit requirements into schematics, research components, place parts, route traces, and review designs. Engineers can edit the results, define design constraints, and review the board before manufacturing.
Multiple users can work on the same design in real time, leave comments, and manage project permissions. Reusable community circuits and component libraries help teams start new designs, while live component pricing and availability support part selection.
Flux exports Gerber, bill of materials (BOM), and pick-and-place files. It accepts Altium ASCII and Cadence EDIF schematics and KiCad component libraries. These imports do not include PCB layouts.
Flux is used by electronics engineers, hardware startups, and product teams. A trial includes limited AI usage; after the trial, a paid plan is required to edit or export private projects and use AI. Public-project and community access remain available.
Description
HQDFM – Innovative DFM Analysis Tool for PCB Engineers (No Cost)
HQDFM is a swift and intelligent Design for Manufacturability (DFM) tool offered at no charge, aimed at assisting engineers in identifying PCB design flaws before they escalate into costly production challenges.
Key Features
• Compatibility with Allegro, Altium, PADS, Protel, ODB++, and Gerber formats
• Rapid DFM risk identification with a single click
• Over 23 manufacturability rule assessments
• Automated recommendations for PCB stack-ups
• Impedance calculations and their reverse processes
• Verification of BOM parameters
• Precise issue identification accompanied by actionable solutions
• Completely free – no restrictions during the trial period
Enhance your PCB designs with assurance. With HQDFM, transitioning from design to production is made effortless and efficient. Take advantage of this tool to refine your processes and ensure high-quality outcomes.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
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Integrations
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Pricing Details
$50/month (billed monthly)
USD. Monthly billing: Explore $50/month; Build $100/month; Pro $250/month. Annual billing (monthly equivalents): Explore $40/month; Build $80/month; Pro $200/month, billed annually. Teams $158/editor/month, or $120/editor/month billed annually. Enterprise: custom pricing.
14-day free trial with limited AI usage; selected plan starts afterward unless canceled. After the trial, editing or exporting private projects and using AI require a paid plan. Public-project/community access remains available. Pro trial requires a $250 hold (monthly) or $200 hold (annual).
AI usage is metered in Agent Compute Units (ACUs). Explore includes 40 ACUs/month; Build 120; Pro 400. Optional pay-as-you-go AI usage on Build and Pro costs $2/ACU; Teams supports optional pay-as-you-go and pooled usage.
14-day free trial with limited AI usage; selected plan starts afterward unless canceled. After the trial, editing or exporting private projects and using AI require a paid plan. Public-project/community access remains available. Pro trial requires a $250 hold (monthly) or $200 hold (annual).
AI usage is metered in Agent Compute Units (ACUs). Explore includes 40 ACUs/month; Build 120; Pro 400. Optional pay-as-you-go AI usage on Build and Pro costs $2/ACU; Teams supports optional pay-as-you-go and pooled usage.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Flux
Founded
2019
Country
United States
Website
www.flux.ai/p
Vendor Details
Company Name
NextPCB
Founded
2011
Country
China
Website
www.nextpcb.com
Product Features
Engineering
2D Drawing
No
3D Modeling
No
Chemical Engineering
No
Civil Engineering
No
Collaboration
Yes
Design Analysis
Yes
Design Export
Yes
Document Management
No
Electrical Engineering
Yes
Mechanical Engineering
No
Mechatronics
No
Presentation Tools
No
Structural Engineering
No
PCB Design
3D Visualization
Yes
Autorouting
Yes
Collaboration Tools
Yes
Component Library
Yes
Design Rule Check
Yes
Differential Pair Routing
Yes
Schematic Editor
Yes
Product Features
PCB Design
3D Visualization
No
Autorouting
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Component Library
No
Design Rule Check
No
Differential Pair Routing
No
Schematic Editor
No