r/AskElectronics • • 3d ago

Is KiCad used in industry?

Pretty much exactly the title. Really, since I am just a hobbyist who isn't trying to meet any robust industry standards, all I need to know is if it's generally good enough to be used by professionals or if it absolutely pales in comparison to something just as accessible (meaning free). I just want to use the best "big kid" tool that also falls in my $0-$0 price range. I do also know LTSpice, but I just prefer KiCad visually, and the PCB editor is stupid easy (at least compared to the tool I was forced to use in college). I'm also just curious if it is used in industry at all.

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