Horizon EDA
Horizon EDA Project
Horizon EDA approaches board design from a data management angle: a part is defined once and linked to its symbol, footprint, parameters and manufacturer part number, instead of every project holding its own copy. That addresses the real long-term pain — libraries that break between projects.
The system includes a schematic editor, layout with interactive routing, DRC and a 3D view, with manufacturing output.
Against KiCad: KiCad is more mature with a far larger community. Horizon offers a more disciplined library model. For a beginner — KiCad; for anyone frustrated by library management — worth a look.
Ratings & Reviews
| Licence type | Completely Free, Open Source |
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| Licence terms | Open-source licence. Free to use for any purpose, including commercial work, with no time limit, no registration and no licence key. |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows |
| Engineering field | Electrical & Electronics |
| Tool type | CAD & Drafting, Electronics Design (EDA) |
| Vendor site | horizon-eda.org |
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Last verified: 2026-09-07
