Flux Reviews & Ratings

Flux

1.0 out of 5 stars
BQR Reviews & Ratings

BQR

3.8 out of 5 stars

Ratings and Reviews 1 Rating

Total 1 out of 5 stars
ease 3 out of 5 stars
features 3 out of 5 stars
design 3 out of 5 stars
support 1 out of 5 stars

Ratings and Reviews 6 Ratings

Total 4 out of 5 stars
ease 3.5 out of 5 stars
features 4 out of 5 stars
design 3.5 out of 5 stars
support 4 out of 5 stars

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What is Flux?

Flux is online PCB design software for hardware startups, electronics engineers, and product teams. Teams can develop schematics, lay out printed circuit boards, run simulations, and check design rules in a web browser, without installing a desktop EDA application. The AI assistant supports component research, schematic generation from a plain-language circuit description, component placement, trace routing, and design review. Engineers remain responsible for setting constraints and approving the final design. Flux supports simultaneous editing, project comments, and access permissions for collaborative hardware development. Teams can reuse community designs and parts, check live component prices and availability, and prepare manufacturing outputs including Gerber, BOM, and pick-and-place files. For migration, Flux imports Altium ASCII and Cadence EDIF schematic files, plus KiCad component libraries. PCB layouts are not included in these imports. Trial access includes a limited AI allowance. After the trial, editing or exporting private projects and using AI require a paid subscription. AI usage is metered in Agent Compute Units (ACUs), with included allowances varying by plan. Public-project and community access remain available.

What is BQR?

BQRG's software suite offers patented tools for automated electronic design analysis and optimization to enhance your design processes: SynthelyzerTM ECAD Plugin supercharges PCB design by providing real-time stress analysis, derating, and thermal simulations, all while seamlessly integrating with ECAD systems to ensure optimal component choices and avert costly mistakes. fiXtress® stands out as a powerful asset in reliability engineering; featuring cutting-edge FMECA, stress, and failure predictions, it helps to prolong product life and reduce downtime significantly. When paired with Synthelyzer™, this combination leads to unmatched design optimization. CircuitHawk™ helps speed up time-to-market by identifying design issues at an early stage, and its sophisticated verification and stress analysis capabilities lay a solid groundwork for creating dependable products. apmOptimizer® is designed to enhance asset value and operational efficiency; through LCC analysis and predictive maintenance strategies, it helps lower costs, optimize spare parts inventory, and guarantees seamless operations. Finally, CARE® prioritizes product safety and ensures adherence to regulatory standards, providing a complete solution for compliance and quality assurance in your designs. This suite collectively transforms the electronic design landscape, making it more efficient and reliable.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Integrations Supported

Agile CRM
Allegro X Design Platform
BQR CARE
OrCAD X
Synthelyzerâ„¢ ECAD Plugin
Xpedition Enterprise
apmOptimizer
fiXtress

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

$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.
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows
On-Prem

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Flux

Date Founded

2019

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.flux.ai/p

Company Facts

Organization Name

BQR Reliability Engineering

Date Founded

1989

Company Website

www.bqr.com

Categories and Features

AI CAD

Not specified

Engineering

Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Electrical Engineering

PCB Design

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

Categories and Features

Electrical Design

CAD Tools
Functions / Calculations

Engineering

Design Analysis
Electrical Engineering

FMEA

Not specified

PCB Design

Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check

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