PCB design editors / #3
EasyEDA
The fastest way from idea to an ordered prototype, best when you build with JLCPCB and LCSC.
25/35Ranked #3 in pcb design editors
Last reviewed
- Who it is for
- Beginners, makers and engineers who want to draw a board in the browser and order it, with parts, from JLCPCB and LCSC in the same flow.
- Made by
- EasyEDA (linked with JLCPCB and LCSC)
- Runs on
- Browser; desktop clients for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Cost
- Core editor free, including commercial use. Paid Premium plan for individuals: $19.9 a month, billed annually (EasyEDA pricing page, November 2026).
- Poor fit for
- Complex high-speed boards, teams that must keep designs off a vendor's cloud, and projects built with other fabs and distributors.
Strengths
- Runs in the browser with nothing to install; Standard and Pro editions are both free.
- Parts link to LCSC stock, and boards can be sent straight to JLCPCB for fabrication and assembly.
- Gentle learning curve and many public projects on OSHWLab to learn from.
Limits
- Libraries are public on the free plan; private libraries need a paid plan.
- Works best inside the JLCPCB and LCSC ecosystem.
- Projects live in EasyEDA's cloud by default; KiCad can import them, but check the result.
- Fewer constraint and high-speed tools than Altium or OrCAD X.
Scores and the reasons for them
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cost and licensing | 5/5 | Editor features free for everyone, including commercial use; paid plans add services such as storage and private libraries. |
| Learning curve | 4/5 | Browser-based and approachable, with official tutorials for both editions. |
| Library and part support | 4/5 | Very large part library tied to LCSC stock; community parts vary in quality. |
| Board complexity | 3/5 | Fine for most two- and four-layer boards; fewer advanced constraint tools. |
| Output for fabrication | 4/5 | Gerber, BOM and pick-and-place export, plus direct ordering from JLCPCB. |
| File portability | 2/5 | Cloud-first and EasyEDA's own format; KiCad imports EasyEDA projects. |
| Collaboration | 3/5 | Team workspaces and sharing; advanced permissions are listed as an enterprise feature. |
Where it is our pick
Real boards made with EasyEDA
- OSHWLab public projects by Many authors (Set by each author on each project page.)