Best Electrical Design Software

Compare the Top Electrical Design Software as of April 2025

What is Electrical Design Software?

Electrical design software is a specialized CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tool used to create, visualize, and document electrical systems for buildings, machinery, and industrial equipment. It enables engineers to develop detailed wiring diagrams, circuit layouts, and control panel designs with precision. The software includes features like load analysis, error detection, and compliance checks to ensure systems meet safety and regulatory standards. By automating repetitive tasks and supporting design revisions, it boosts efficiency and reduces the likelihood of costly errors. Electrical design software is essential in industries like construction, manufacturing, and automation, where accurate electrical planning is critical. Compare and read user reviews of the best Electrical Design software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    WSCAD

    WSCAD

    WSCAD

    At WSCAD, we have been developing electrical CAD solutions for over 30 years. Customers include small to medium-sized companies, international corporations, and engineering service providers in the machine-building, panel manufacturing, and building automation industries. WSCAD software is used by over 40,000 electrical engineers as their electrical CAD solution. WSCAD ELECTRIX – our most powerful electrical CAD – is our brand-new offering. No matter if you are designing piping & instrumentation diagrams, fluid power or electrical schematics, cabinet engineering, building automation or electrical installation – WSCAD is the right tool for you. The new ELECTRIX comes with a completely new design engine (editor) and embedded compatibility to standard formats like DXF/DWG and uses modern technologies such as augmented reality, multi-threading and automation.
    Starting Price: $84/month
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    ETAP Software
    ETAP® is a full spectrum analytical engineering software company specializing in the analysis, simulation, monitoring, control, optimization, and automation of electrical power systems. ETAP electrical engineering software offers the best and most comprehensive suite of integrated power system enterprise solution.
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