Beyond the editor: workspaces / #4
AllSpice
Built for large organisations; priced beyond most individuals and small teams.
23/35Ranked #4 in beyond the editor: workspaces
Last reviewed
- Who it is for
- Enterprise hardware teams that want Git-based design review across several CAD tools, with security and deployment options.
- Made by
- AllSpice
- Runs on
- Browser; cloud, dedicated or self-hosted
- Cost
- Enterprise plans; the entry plan is listed as starting at $34,800 a year (AllSpice plans page, November 2026). Free educational access on request.
- Poor fit for
- Individuals, students, small teams and open-hardware makers.
Strengths
- Git-based design review for hardware.
- An AI review agent (DRCY).
- Cloud, dedicated or self-hosted deployment, SSO and SOC 2 Type II.
Limits
- Priced for enterprises.
- Git-based workflow to learn.
- Check which CAD formats it supports for your boards.
Scores and the reasons for them
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cost and licensing | 1/5 | Entry plan listed from $34,800 a year. |
| Learning curve | 3/5 | Git-based; reviewers can comment without pushing files. |
| Library and part support | 3/5 | Check the plans page for BOM features in your plan. |
| Board complexity | 4/5 | Aimed at complex professional designs. |
| Output for fabrication | 3/5 | Release workflows and automations on higher plans. |
| File portability | 4/5 | Keeps native files in Git repositories. |
| Collaboration | 5/5 | Design review, unlimited free reviewers and access control. |