Schematic drawing app

[tony]

What is everyone using to draw and or simulate circuits with?

 

[chad]

This is a list I was working on the other day. They each have their strengths and weaknesses…

KiCad
an open-source, professional-grade PCB design tool that includes a schematic capture and a PCB layout tool. It doesn’t natively simulate circuits but can be integrated with simulators like ngspice for simulations.

Fritzing
beginner-friendly and commonly used for prototyping and documenting Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects. It includes a breadboard view and a schematic view but is not ideal for advanced simulation.

LTSpice
A free SPICE-based simulation tool developed by Analog Devices. It is widely used for analog circuits and power electronics, offering robust simulation capabilities.

EasyEDA (I have the most experience with this one)
A web-based tool that integrates schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation. It’s great for creating quick prototypes and ordering PCBs directly through its platform.

Proteus
Schematic capture with powerful simulation capabilities, including simulating microcontroller projects (like Arduino or ESP32). It’s often used in educational settings but also supports professional applications.

Tinkercad (by Autodesk) is an online platform that provides a simple way to simulate basic circuits, including Arduino projects. It’s perfect for beginners looking to simulate circuits without downloading software.

Multisim
Developed by National Instruments, is a widely used tool for both schematic capture and simulation, offering an extensive library of components and robust analysis features for education and industry.

Altium Designer
A professional-grade tool widely used in industry for PCB design. It includes advanced simulation features, though it’s more complex and expensive than many of the other options.

 

[David Windestål]

I use EasyEDA at home and Diptrace at work.
Both are pretty easy to use and diptrace has ltspice from the start, easyEDA I belive you have to upgrade the license, but I'm not sure.