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What is Fritzing?

Fritzing represents a collaborative effort dedicated to making hardware and electronics widely available as a creative tool for all. It offers an integrated software application, a community-focused website, and various services that draw inspiration from Processing and Arduino, fostering an engaging atmosphere for users to document their designs, share their innovations, educate others in electronics, and create high-quality PCBs. This versatile platform is designed to work seamlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. With the launch of Fritzing Fab, users can easily and affordably convert their circuit designs into custom, tangible PCBs. The initiative thrives on the active participation of its community, motivating users to exchange their experiences and projects while providing valuable feedback to improve the platform. Furthermore, Fritzing streamlines the component creation process, with parts neatly organized into "bins" available from the parts palette, simplifying the search for necessary elements. By bridging the gap between creativity and technology, Fritzing empowers individuals to not only explore but also innovate within the field of electronics, enabling a more hands-on approach to learning and design. Ultimately, its user-centric approach cultivates a supportive environment where creativity can flourish alongside technical skills.

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.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Arduino IDE

Integrations Supported

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

€8 one-time payment

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.
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Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Supported Platforms

Windows
Mac
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Online Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Fritzing

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

fritzing.org

Company Facts

Organization Name

Novarm Ltd

Date Founded

2004

Company Website

diptrace.com

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

PCB Design

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

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