EPLAN Electric P8
EPLAN Electric P8: A broad ECAD tool for structured electrical documentation and production workflows. Ranked #3 of 41 in Electrical Design Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for professional electrical documentation teams.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forProfessional electrical documentation teams
- Schematic captureYes
- Founded1984 · Monheim am Rhein, Germany
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on EPLAN Electric P8
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 professional electrical documentation teams. Its scope covers multi-line and single-line schematics, standard symbols, automated wire connections, numbering, cross-references, 2D panel layouts, and electrical documentation export to Excel. Fluid-power schematic generation extends the workflow to hydraulic, pneumatic, cooling, and lubrication systems.
For production environments, EPLAN Electric P8 connects electrical design with surrounding engineering and business systems. Integrations include ERP, PDM, and PLM systems, while the API supports .NET applications as an optional extension. Access to the EPLAN Data Portal adds device data to the design process. Automated reports can produce terminal, cable, plug, parts, and bill-of-materials documentation, helping teams carry design information into downstream processes. Template libraries and automated project generation also support repeatable project structures.
The main trade-off is scope: EPLAN Electric P8 is focused on electrical documentation and related engineering workflows rather than electrical simulation. Teams that need schematic capture, panel design, standards libraries, fluid-power documentation, and system integration will find a wide feature set. Teams primarily seeking circuit simulation should choose a product designed around that capability instead. The core application is documented for Windows, with hybrid deployment described across on-premises and Azure cloud environments. Pricing follows a contact-sales model, so organizations should evaluate the required license and optional API extension with EPLAN before choosing an implementation path.
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EPLAN Electric P8 fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Schematic capture | Yes |
| Panel design | Yes |
| Electrical simulation | None |
| Standards libraries | Yes |
| MCAD integration | Yes |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: ERP systems, PDM systems, PLM systems, EPLAN Data Portal, .NET applications |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | eplan.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
EPLAN Electric P8 integrations
EPLAN Electric P8 lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- ERP systems
- PDM systems
- PLM systems
- EPLAN Data Portal
- .NET applications
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