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39 trusted platforms, tools, communities and services — competitors included, labeled by true capability.

Parts & Resources (9)

SmacSys

SmacSys★ Pick

Verified schematic symbols, PCB footprints and 3D models for electronic components.
CAD Library · ComponentsVisit ↗
Ultra Librarian

Ultra LibrarianVerified

Download schematic symbols, PCB footprints and 3D component models.
CAD Library · ComponentsVisit ↗
SnapMagic

SnapMagicVerified

Component models and design intelligence integrated into popular EDA tools.
CAD Library · ComponentsVisit ↗
Octopart

OctopartVerified

Search component specifications, pricing, availability and authorized distributors.
Parts Search · BOMVisit ↗
Findchips

Findchips

Compare component pricing, stock and lead times across global distributors.
Parts Search · Price CompareVisit ↗
DigiKey

DigiKeyVerified

Electronic components, technical data and design resources from global manufacturers.
Distributor · ComponentsVisit ↗
Mouser Electronics

Mouser ElectronicsVerified

Electronic components, development tools and technical resources for new designs.
Distributor · ComponentsVisit ↗
LCSC Electronics

LCSC Electronics

Electronic component distribution with broad inventory and direct EasyEDA integration.
Distributor · ComponentsVisit ↗
GrabCAD

GrabCAD

Community CAD models and collaboration tools for mechanical product development.
3D Models · MechanicalVisit ↗

Design & Develop (9)

CircuitJS

CircuitJS

Browser-based electronic circuit simulator for interactively building, testing, and visualizing analog and digital circuits.
Circuit SimulationVisit ↗
KiCad

KiCad★ PickVerified

Open-source schematic capture, PCB layout and circuit simulation suite.
EDA · Open SourceVisit ↗
Altium Designer

Altium DesignerVerified

Professional PCB design with advanced routing, collaboration and data management.
EDA · ProfessionalVisit ↗
EasyEDA

EasyEDAVerified

Browser-based schematic, PCB design and circuit simulation platform.
EDA · BrowserVisit ↗
LTspice

LTspiceVerified

Free SPICE simulator for analog, power and mixed-signal circuits.
Simulation · SPICEVisit ↗
Flux

FluxVerified

Collaborative browser-based PCB design with AI-assisted engineering tools.
EDA · AI · CloudVisit ↗
FreeCAD

FreeCADVerified

Open-source parametric 3D CAD for enclosures and mechanical parts.
MCAD · Open SourceVisit ↗
Autodesk Fusion Electronics

Autodesk Fusion ElectronicsVerified

Integrated PCB and mechanical design for complete product development.
ECAD · MCADVisit ↗
PlatformIO

PlatformIOVerified

Cross-platform embedded development, libraries, builds and device testing.
Embedded · ToolchainVisit ↗

Manufacture (6)

Seeed Studio Fusion

Seeed Studio Fusion★ PickPartnerVerified

PCB assembly and scalable manufacturing for makers and hardware products.
PCB · PCBA · MfgVisit ↗
Aisler

AislerVerified

Fast PCB fabrication and assembly, manufactured locally in Europe.
PCB · PCBA · EUVisit ↗
CircuitHub

CircuitHubVerified

On-demand electronics manufacturing from prototypes to production runs.
PCBA · On-demandVisit ↗
JLCPCB

JLCPCBVerified

Affordable PCB, PCBA and mechanical prototyping in one platform.
PCB · PCBA · 3D · CNCVisit ↗
PCBWay

PCBWayVerified

PCB, PCBA and custom mechanical parts from prototype to production.
PCB · PCBA · CNC · 3DVisit ↗
OSH Park

OSH ParkVerified

Community PCB fabrication for prototypes, open hardware and small projects.
PCB · Open HardwareVisit ↗

</>Learn & Share (9)

Hackaday.io

Hackaday.io★ PickVerified

Publish hardware projects, document development and connect with fellow hackers.
Projects · CommunityVisit ↗
Hackster.io

Hackster.ioVerified

Embedded, IoT and AI hardware projects, tutorials and developer challenges.
Projects · CommunityVisit ↗
Adafruit Learning

Adafruit LearningVerified

Practical electronics, CircuitPython and hardware tutorials for makers and educators.
Tutorials · LearningVisit ↗
Arduino Project Hub

Arduino Project HubVerified

Community-built Arduino projects, tutorials, code and reference designs.
Projects · TutorialsVisit ↗
GitHub

GitHubVerified

Host hardware designs, firmware, documentation and collaborative development workflows.
Code · CollaborationVisit ↗
Instructables

InstructablesVerified

Step-by-step DIY tutorials for electronics, fabrication and creative projects.
DIY · TutorialsVisit ↗
OSHWA

OSHWAVerified

Open-hardware standards, certification and a global directory of certified projects.
Certification · Open HardwareVisit ↗
SparkFun Learn

SparkFun LearnVerified

Electronics tutorials, hookup guides and project resources for makers.
Tutorials · LearningVisit ↗
Thingiverse

ThingiverseVerified

Community library of downloadable 3D-printable models and design files.
3D Models · CommunityVisit ↗

Launch & Sell (6)

Tindie

Tindie★ PickVerified

Marketplace for independent hardware, electronics and maker-built products.
Marketplace · HardwareVisit ↗
Crowd Supply

Crowd Supply★ PickVerified

Crowdfunding, fulfillment and sales for open-source and technical hardware products.
Crowdfunding · HardwareVisit ↗
Kickstarter

KickstarterVerified

Crowdfunding platform for launching creative, design and technology products.
Crowdfunding · Product LaunchVisit ↗
Etsy (Electronics)

Etsy (Electronics)Verified

Consumer marketplace for handmade, customized and small-batch electronic products.
Marketplace · ConsumerVisit ↗
BackerKit

BackerKit

Crowdfunding, pledge management and post-campaign support for product creators.
Crowdfunding · Pledge ManagementVisit ↗
GroupGets

GroupGetsVerified

Group buys, pre-orders and community funding for specialized hardware products.
Group Buy · Pre-orderVisit ↗