Flux vs. KiCad

Which One Should You Choose for Faster PCB Design?

Flux goes beyond traditional EDA through a cloud-native, AI-powered design platform.

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Introducing a new way to work: Give Flux a job and it plans, explains, and executes workflows inside a full browser-based eCAD you can edit anytime.

Feature Comparison

Flux vs. KiCad

Feature

Web-based access
Fully cloud-native PCB design platform
Desktop installation required
Automatic cloud saving
fully synchronous
Local by default
Access projects anywhere on any devices
Works from any browser/device
Same machine required
Smart PCB Autorouter
Easy setup with human-like results
External plugins require a lot configuration.
Unified schematics & PCB
Live, connected workspace
Separate editors, manual sync
Real-time collaboration
Multi-user editing
Not supported
Shareable project links
View & edit via URL
File transfer required
Built-in version history
Automatic revisions
External version control needed
AI design assistant
Built-in AI help
None
Components intelligence
Live pricing and availability
Symbol/footprint only
Template & starter projects
One-click clone or fork templates
Manual setup required
Fork existing designs
Duplicate and modify instantly
Copy files manually
Design review tools
Integrated AI checks
Manual review
Integrated BOM tools
Live BOM generation
External scripts or plugins
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5 reasons to choose Flux

Flux goes beyond traditional EDA through a cloud-native, AI-powered design platform.

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TRY FLUX FOR FREE
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Why are engineers switch to Flux

Loved by engineers pushing hardware design forward.

Praxis Manufacturing Founder

Nick Parker

"This is Figma for circuit design - ridiculously slick software in a space where everyone else's UX is stuck in 2005. I'm beyond hyped to see this take over!"

PhD researcher in CTS

Nabhan Fakrudin

"Next-Generation EDA; Absolutely phenomenal support and design experience. Added value with the post-design reviews before manufacturing"

Founder at Controller Adapter

Robert Dale Smith

"Tools like Flux are going to just continue to breakdown barriers and make it even easier for anyone to start creating hardware."

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AI chat and task completion

10 ACUs/month included

$2.50 per additional ACU

Up to 50 private projects

Unlimited public projects

KiCad part import

Pro

Everything you need to design and build
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$142
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AI chat and task completion

100 ACUs/month/editor included

$2 per additional ACU

Unlimited private projects

Up to 20 editors per project

KiCad part import

Altium & Cadence project import

Teams

For organizations
$158
per month / editor
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AI chat and task completion

100 ACUs/month/editor included

$2 per additional ACU

Pooled ACUs

All Pro features

Shared team workspace

Centralized billing

Enterprise

For businesses with advanced security, compliance, & deployment needs
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Everything in Team, plus...

Hidden workspaces

Enhanced privacy & security

Advanced export formats (JEP30, more coming soon)

SOC2

SLA (2 hr response time, 24 hr unblock time)

Plus:

Security audits

Vendor signup

Invoiced billing

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