DesignSpark PCBDesignSpark
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About
Our free DesignSpark PCB is here to help your company explore more design options, leading to increased innovation. At the core of this unique software is a powerful software engine that enables you to capture schematics and design PCB boards and layouts. Our range of free-of-charge design tools and resources take your brightest ideas all the way through to final production. Whether you're looking for a design alone tool, a range of technical information, a complete design ecosystem, our complete suite can be integrated seamlessly into your existing design workflow. Be free when creating your schematic, there is no limitation on your schematic size or number of your schematic sheets. Feel free to use as many layers as you need on your next PCB design. There are no limits on the maximum number of nodes or pads and no restriction on the number of connections. The maximum size your PCB can be is 1m X 1m.
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About
ProtoFlow is an AI-native desktop electronic design automation (EDA) tool for schematic capture and PCB design. Describe a circuit in plain language to create an editable first draft, search real electronic parts and footprints, inspect datasheets, clean up wiring, and continue manually in familiar schematic and board editors. ProtoFlow supports ERC/DRC review, 3D board inspection, Git-backed versioning and visual diffs, comments and collaboration, plus manufacturing outputs including Gerber, drill, BOM, and placement files. Designs remain normal editable geometry, and users should verify symbols, footprints, connections, and manufacturing data before production. ProtoFlow can read and write native KiCad files and export to established EDA workflows. A free plan is available without a credit card, with paid options for higher AI usage. It is built for hardware engineers, makers, students, educators, researchers, and electronics startups.
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Platforms Supported
Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Cloud
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On-Premises
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iPhone
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iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Supported
Mac
Supported
Linux
Supported
Cloud
Not Supported
On-Premises
Not Supported
iPhone
Not Supported
iPad
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Android
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Chromebook
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Audience
Companies interested in a free PCB solution to capture schematics and design PCB boards and layouts
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Audience
Hardware engineers, makers, electronics students, educators, researchers, and hardware startups.
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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Support
Phone Support
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24/7 Live Support
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Online
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API
Offers API
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API
Offers API
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Pricing
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Free Version
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Free Trial
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Pricing
Free
Free plan with no expiration or credit card required. Paid plans and add-on credits are available for increased AI access and higher usage limits.
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Pros & Cons from Real UsersPros
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Training
Documentation
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Webinars
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Live Online
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In Person
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Training
Documentation
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Webinars
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Live Online
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Company InformationDesignSpark
Founded: 2010
United Kingdom
www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-software
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Company InformationProtoFlow
Founded: 2026
United States
www.protoflow.ai/
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PCB Design Features
3D Visualization
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Autorouting
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Collaboration Tools
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Component Library
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Design Rule Check
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Differential Pair Routing
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Schematic Editor
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Integrations
KiCad EDA
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