Top 15 FreeCAD-PCB Alternative and Similar Softwares | May 2024

Mod FreeCAD-PCB allow you to import PCB boards to FreeCAD.

Scope of mod:
- support for many different layers,
- possible to choose colours, transparency and names for each layer,
- mod allows you to import IGES models with colours,
- possible to show holes/vias independent.

Supported software:
- Eagle (*.brd)
- Razen (*.rzp)
- FreePCB (*.fpc)
- gEDA (*.pcb)
- FidoCadJ (*.fcd)
- KiCad (*.kicad_pcb)
- IDF v2/v3

Requirements: FreeCAD >= 0.14

1. PCBWeb

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2. PCBColorizer

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3. eSim

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4. kicad StepUp

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5. ExpressSCH

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6. ExpressPCB

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7. Altium Designer

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8. Sprint-Layout

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9. MicroStation

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10. ABViewer

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11. OpenSCAD

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12. Power Lines Pro

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13. Upverter

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14. KiCad

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15. CadQuery

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