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TinyCAD

Free#40 of 41 in 2D CAD Software

TinyCAD: A focused, free schematic editor for electronics—not general-purpose 2D CAD. Ranked #40 of 41 in 2D CAD Software by our editors (4.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free open-source electronics schematic workflows.

4.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
4.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free open-source electronics schematic workflows
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Primary platform
Both
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Multi-sheet schematics with custom symbol library editing
- Design Rules Check flags wiring and pin-type errors
- Netlists, SPICE output, VHDL output, PDF and SVG export
Where it doesn't
- Focused on electronics rather than mechanical or architectural CAD
- Core DWG/DXF workflows are not part of its positioning
- No verified PDF underlays, parametric constraints, or batch printing

Our verdict on TinyCAD

TinyCAD is a free, open-source schematic capture tool for electronic circuit diagrams. It is aimed at electronics hobbyists, students, educators, makers, and engineers who need to represent circuits rather than create conventional mechanical, architectural, or general-purpose 2D CAD drawings. TinyCAD v4 is available as a browser-based application and as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with offline mode listed among its category specifications.

Its strongest area is schematic depth. The feature set covers symbol libraries, custom library editing, wires, buses, labels, annotations, and multi-sheet drawings. Design Rules Check can identify wiring and pin-type errors, while netlist generation and SPICE simulation file output support downstream electronics workflows. The desktop app also provides VHDL file output. PDF and SVG export cover common diagram-sharing needs, and KiCad .kicad_sym symbol import connects the tool to KiCad symbol libraries. Google Drive is listed as an integration.

TinyCAD makes the clearest fit for users who want open-source access to electronics schematics across desktop and browser environments. It should appeal to learners, educators, makers, and engineers whose work centers on circuit diagrams, symbol management, validation, and design-file output. Users choosing a conventional mechanical or architectural 2D CAD package should look elsewhere: TinyCAD is not positioned around core DWG/DXF workflows, PDF underlays, parametric constraints, or batch printing. Its narrow electronics focus is an advantage for schematic work, but a limitation for broader drafting requirements.

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TinyCAD pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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TinyCAD fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Native DWG support	Not verified
DXF support	Not verified
PDF underlay	Not verified
Parametric constraints	Not verified
Batch printing	Not verified
Primary platform	Both
Offline mode	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Google Drive, KiCad symbol libraries
Pricing	Free plan
Website	tinycad.net
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

TinyCAD integrations

TinyCAD lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Google Drive
KiCad symbol libraries

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