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Description

The schematic editor allows you to create unlimited designs. There are no paywalls for unlocking features. A built-in schematic editor and an official library of schematic symbols will help you quickly get started with your designs. Professional PCB layouts can be made with up to 32 copper layers. KiCad now includes a push-and-pull router that can route differential pairs and adjust trace lengths interactively. KiCad also includes a 3D viewer that you can use to view your design in an interactive canvas. To inspect details that are difficult or impossible to see in a 2D view, you can rotate and pan around. Multiple rendering options make it possible to change the board's aesthetic or hide and show certain features. The schematic capture in KiCad is fast and efficient. It also includes all the tools necessary to do so. The interface is focused on productivity. As large designs can be broken into hierarchical subsheets, there are no limits to their complexity.

Description

Trace is an innovative PCB design platform tailored for hardware teams, guiding them from initial concept to a fully manufactured board. It integrates advanced schematic capture and PCB layout tools with smart agents that comprehend the context of hardware design. Users can articulate their project requirements in natural language, enabling Trace to conduct thorough research, produce complex multi-sheet schematics, interpret datasheets, recommend components, verify their availability in real time, arrange parts, route multi-layer boards, optimize matched-length signals, and perform essential checks like ERC and DRC along with design reviews. With a comprehensive library boasting over 30,000 symbols and footprints, the platform sources data from leading electronic distributors. Additionally, Plan Mode delves into intricate tasks, poses clarifying questions, devises a detailed action plan, and initiates execution only after receiving user approval. Moreover, TraceRules ensures that preferences regarding components, layout restrictions, and manufacturing objectives are consistently maintained throughout user interactions, facilitating a smoother design process. This comprehensive approach not only enhances efficiency but also streamlines collaboration within hardware teams.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Amazon No 
Copperhead Yes 
Isle Yes 
KiCad EDA No 
Nexar No 
Pop!_OS Yes 
ProtoFlow Yes 
Quilter Yes 
Trace Yes 

Integrations

Amazon Yes 
Copperhead No 
Isle No 
KiCad EDA Yes 
Nexar Yes 
Pop!_OS No 
ProtoFlow No 
Quilter No 
Trace No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$20 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

KiCad EDA

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

www.kicad.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Trace

Founded

2025

Country

United States

Website

buildwithtrace.com

Product Features

Electrical Design

CAD Tools No 
Change Management No 
Collaboration No 
Compliance Management No 
Document Generation No 
Drag & Drop No 
Electrical Parts Catalog No 
Functions / Calculations No 
One Line Diagram No 
PLC Tools No 
Reusable Designs No 
Symbol Library No 

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

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 

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