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What is fabPlane?

fabPlane presents a desktop electronic design automation (EDA) platform tailored for the development and alteration of printed circuit boards with the assistance of AI. It works harmoniously with KiCad, enabling users to directly engage with existing .kicad_pro project files without requiring any import or conversion steps. Designers can specify the desired functionality of a board, establish connections, or refer to other designs, using typed tools to evaluate each proposed change as a diff before deciding whether to accept or reject it. Once modifications are validated, fabPlane initiates autorouting and conducts design-rule checks. The efficient workflow includes manufacturing checks, generates output files, compiles bills of materials, and creates shopping carts that align with suitable fabrication services and component vendors. Moreover, fabPlane is available for free download and supports desktop systems such as macOS, Windows, and Linux. This innovative tool serves a diverse user base, including electronics and PCB designers, KiCad enthusiasts, teams collaborating on hardware projects, and participants in open-hardware endeavors, making it an essential resource for various professionals in the electronic design industry. In addition to its robust features, the community surrounding fabPlane is actively engaged in sharing tips and enhancements, further enriching the user experience.

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

Claude Code
KiCad EDA
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
OpenAI Codex

Integrations Supported

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Pricing Information

$0
The fabPlane desktop app is free to download.
Free Version

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?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
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

TensorFleet

Company Location

Thailand

Company Website

fabplane.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Novarm Ltd

Date Founded

2004

Company Website

diptrace.com

Categories and Features

PCB Design

Not specified

Categories and Features

PCB Design

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

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