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Head-to-head · Electrical Design Software

EPLAN Electric P8 vs EasyPower

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EPLAN Electric P8 #3 in Electrical Design Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EPLAN
EasyPower #15 in Electrical Design Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EasyPower

EPLAN Electric P8 leads on 0 checks, EasyPower on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEPLAN Electric P8 · 8.7/10

EPLAN Electric P8 scores higher on our rubric for electrical design software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #15.

On electrical simulation, EasyPower gives you Advanced where EPLAN Electric P8 offers None. On deployment, EPLAN Electric P8 gives you Hybrid where EasyPower offers Desktop.

EPLAN Electric P8 is the better fit for professional electrical documentation teams. EasyPower is the better fit for building power studies and arc-flash analysis.

  • EPLAN Electric P8 fits best

    Professional electrical documentation teams

  • EasyPower fits best

    Building power studies and arc-flash analysis

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Side by side

Feature EPLAN Electric P8 8.7/10 Visit ↗ EasyPower 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 7.9
Ranking #3 in Electrical Design Software #15 in Electrical Design Software
Best for Professional electrical documentation teams Building power studies and arc-flash analysis
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Docs Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EPLAN Electric P8 4/4 · EasyPower 4/4
Schematic capture ✓ ✓
Panel design ✓ ✓
Standards libraries ✓ ✓
MCAD integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Electrical simulation None Advanced
Deployment Hybrid Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Supports multi-line and single-line schematics with automated connections
  • Generates terminal, cable, parts, and bill-of-materials reports
  • Connects with ERP, PDM, PLM, APIs, and EPLAN device data
  • Combines one-line design with short-circuit, power-flow, and arc-flash analysis.
  • Supports coordination, harmonics, equipment sizing, and panel schedules.
  • Connects with Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, and manufacturer equipment libraries.
Cons
  • Electrical simulation is not included
  • The core application is documented for Windows
  • The API is an optional extension
  • Windows-only desktop deployment limits platform flexibility.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by features and bus count.
  • There is no free plan for ongoing use.
Our verdict

EPLAN Electric P8 is ECAD software for designing and documenting electrical projects in mechanical and plant engineering, automation, and control technology. It is aimed at machine builders, panel builders, automation engineers, and…

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EasyPower is computer-aided engineering software for designing, analyzing, and documenting industrial, utility, commercial, and facility electrical power systems. It is aimed at electrical engineers, contractors, electricians, plant…

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  1. EPLAN Electric P8Electrical Design Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. EasyPowerElectrical Design Software 7.9Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EPLAN Electric P8 — where it wins

    • Supports multi-line and single-line schematics with automated connections
    • Generates terminal, cable, parts, and bill-of-materials reports
    • Connects with ERP, PDM, PLM, APIs, and EPLAN device data

    Where it doesn't

    • Electrical simulation is not included
    • The core application is documented for Windows
    • The API is an optional extension

  • EasyPower — where it wins

    • Combines one-line design with short-circuit, power-flow, and arc-flash analysis.
    • Supports coordination, harmonics, equipment sizing, and panel schedules.
    • Connects with Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, and manufacturer equipment libraries.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop deployment limits platform flexibility.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales and varies by features and bus count.
    • There is no free plan for ongoing use.
  • EPLAN Electric P88.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad ECAD tool for structured electrical documentation and production workflows.

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  • EasyPower7.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep Windows desktop suite for power studies, arc-flash analysis, and documentation.

    Visit EasyPowerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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