For students, hobbyists, and learning purposes, this is more than enough. The Lite version is legal, updated, and supports PSpice simulation.
| Software | Price | Key Features | |----------|-------|---------------| | | Free & Open Source | Professional PCB design, large community, no limits | | EasyEDA | Free (with limits) | Web-based, integrated with JLCPCB and LCSC | | Altium CircuitMaker | Free | Community-oriented, no commercial use | | DipTrace | $75 (non-profit) / $125 (standard) | Intuitive and powerful, lower learning curve | | DesignSpark PCB | Free | No design limits, commercial use allowed | | Horizon EDA | Free & Open Source | Modern workflow, built-in BOM management | orcad 16.6 crack