| Feature | DesignSpark PCB | KiCad (Free) | Eagle (Paid) | | ------ | --------------- | ------------ | ------------ | | Board size limit | None | None | 2-layer/80cm² (free tier) | | 3D STEP export | Yes | Yes (via plugin) | Yes (paid) | | Component sourcing | Live RS prices | Manual | Manual | | Ease of learning | Moderate | Steep | Moderate |
| Feature | DesignSpark PCB | KiCad (Free) | Eagle (Paid) | | ------ | --------------- | ------------ | ------------ | | Board size limit | None | None | 2-layer/80cm² (free tier) | | 3D STEP export | Yes | Yes (via plugin) | Yes (paid) | | Component sourcing | Live RS prices | Manual | Manual | | Ease of learning | Moderate | Steep | Moderate |