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FlatCAM vs KiCad

A side-by-side look at FlatCAM and KiCad. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FlatCAM

FlatCAM

Development

FlatCAM is an open-source software for manufacturing support focused on printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. It takes Gerber files as input and generates gcode for operations like isolation milling and drilling.

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KiCad

KiCad

Development

KiCad is an open source electronics design automation software suite used for schematic capture, printed circuit board design, and more. It is cross-platform and licensed under GNU GPL v3.

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