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What is DipTrace?

DipTrace is professional electronic design automation software for schematic capture and printed circuit board layout, developed by Novarm Ltd and in continuous development since 2004. More than 30,000 engineers in over 50 countries use it, including teams at companies working in aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and industrial electronics. For organizations evaluating EDA tools, the licensing model is the main structural difference from most alternatives. DipTrace is sold under a perpetual license: purchased once, owned permanently, with no subscription, no annual maintenance fee, and no loss of access when a term expires. Five editions range from $75 to $995 per seat depending on pin count and layer requirements, and volume, network, academic, and non-profit pricing is available. Technical support is included for every user at no extra cost, including those on the free edition. The software runs entirely offline on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with no cloud dependency and no design data leaving the workstation — a requirement for many defense and medical customers. Functionally, DipTrace covers the complete design flow in a single environment: hierarchical schematic capture with electrical rule check and SPICE simulation, board layout with interactive push-and-shove editing, shape-based autorouting, differential pair and length-matched high-speed routing, real-time design rule checking, 3D preview with STEP export, and manufacturing output in Gerber X2, ODB++, IPC-2581, and NC Drill. Version 5.3 introduced a native XML project format that works identically to the binary format, allowing designs to be managed in version control systems alongside firmware and mechanical files. Component sourcing integrates Mouser pricing data and SnapEDA libraries. Migration paths exist from Altium, KiCad, Eagle, OrCAD, EasyEDA Pro, Pulsonix, and PADS.

What is BV Circuits?

BV Circuits provides a flexible software solution that can be utilized both in cloud environments and on personal computers for the assessment of electronic schematics before PCB development begins. Hardware engineers have the capability to upload a schematic PDF, a compatible EDA netlist, and a bill of materials featuring manufacturer part numbers for thorough analysis. This platform carefully reviews the schematic visuals and circuit connections, ensuring component pin assignments are correct, compatibility is established, design rules are followed, and logical behavior is evaluated to detect potential errors and identify areas for improvement. Users are presented with a comprehensive report that details findings, warnings, and suggested actions to aid in the design review and verification processes. BV Circuits supports file exports from a variety of design tools such as KiCad, OrCAD, Altium Designer, EasyEDA, and Siemens Xpedition/PADS. For individuals interested in sampling the service, a free plan is available that permits limited weekly analysis previews, whereas paid subscriptions provide access to in-depth reports, PDF downloads, and a set amount of analysis credits each month. Furthermore, an enterprise desktop version caters to organizations with larger requirements, making sure that every user can discover a fitting option for their schematic evaluation needs. This comprehensive approach not only enhances efficiency but also promotes a more robust design process across various engineering teams.

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Media

Integrations Supported

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Integrations Supported

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API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$75 per license
Perpetual license, no subscription. Five editions: Starter $75, Lite $145, Standard $395, Extended $695, Full $995 per seat. Free edition available up to 300 pins. Volume, network, academic, and non-profit pricing available. Technical support included for all users.
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

$20/month
The Free plan includes one schematic per week, a partial preview, and no credit card requirement. Standard costs $20/month and includes 3 analysis coins per month, rolling over up to 12, full reports, and PDF downloads. Pro costs $49/month and includes 10 analysis coins per month, rolling over up to 50, full reports, and priority support. Active subscribers can buy additional coins for $10 each. Enterprise offers a Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop app with unlimited analyses and a node-locked license.
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

24 Hour Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Novarm Ltd

Date Founded

2004

Company Website

diptrace.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

BV Circuits

Date Founded

2025

Company Location

Israel

Company Website

bvcircuits.com

Categories and Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Categories and Features

PCB Design

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