QElectroTech
Free software to create electric diagrams.
Overview
QElectroTech is a free software designed to help users create electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams. It features a user-friendly interface, a large library of standard symbols, and the ability to create custom symbols. It is aimed at individuals, students, and professionals who need a simple tool for creating schematics.
✨ Key Features
- Schematic drawing
- Large library of IEC, NFPA, and other standard symbols
- Custom symbol editor
- Automatic generation of BOMs
- Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Completely free and open-source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cross-platform native support
- Clean, straightforward user interface
- Active open-source community
- Good symbol library for multiple disciplines (electrical, hydraulic)
Unique Value: Provides a simple, no-cost, and cross-platform tool for creating a variety of technical diagrams, including electrical schematics.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Students and hobbyists learning to draw electrical diagrams.
- Professionals needing to create quick, simple schematics.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex industrial automation projects
- Panel layout and wire routing
- Collaborative design
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a better user experience and more features than TinyCAD, and provides native Linux/macOS support which DesignSpark Electrical lacks. However, it is less automated than DesignSpark or ProfiCAD.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully-featured, no limits.
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