As a civil engineering student, I had the opportunity to explore various branches of engineering, including electrical. During this journey, I was introduced to printed circuit board (PCB) design, and I was fascinated by the process of creating circuits and understanding how each component works together to form a functional design.

I quickly learned that choosing the best PCB design software is crucial to ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-quality designs. The right software streamlines the design process, provides robust tools for routing, simulating, and validating circuits, and helps manage complexity while ensuring the final product meets all technical requirements.

Fast-forward to today—I’ve tested a wide range of PCB design software tools to evaluate their performance, usability, and features. With so many options available, it was important for me to dive deep and assess how each tool handles real-world projects.

By blending my personal testing experience with valuable feedback from G2 users, I’ve compiled a list of the 7 best PCB design software to help you find the best fit for your own projects.