Online PCB viewers, ranked · #4 of 6
EasyEDA
Verdict: A full online PCB editor rather than a viewer: the right choice when the design is already in EasyEDA or you want to keep editing in the browser.
EasyEDA is a schematic and PCB design tool that runs in the browser, with a desktop client for offline work. It comes in two editions, Standard and Pro, both usable on the free plan.
As a viewer it is heavier than the others here: you sign in and open the design in an editor. That is exactly what you want if the board is already an EasyEDA project, or if you mean to change it.
Who it suits
Makers and students designing in EasyEDA, and anyone who wants to edit, not just view, without installing CAD.
What it costs
Free forever for individuals, commercial use included (0.5 GB cloud storage). Premium for individuals is $19.9/month, billed annually.
Best for
- Designs that already live in EasyEDA
- Editing a board in the browser, not just viewing it
Not for
- A quick look at a KiCad or Altium file without an account
- Keeping a design in its original format: imports are converted
Strengths
- Schematic and PCB editing in the browser, with a desktop client too
- 3D preview and BOM export from the editor
- Standard and Pro editions both available on the free plan
- Projects can be published to OSHWLab, EasyEDA's open-hardware community
Limits
- Needs an account; projects live in EasyEDA's cloud
- Designs from other tools are imported and converted into EasyEDA's format: check EasyEDA's import documentation for supported versions
- Libraries are public on the free plan; private libraries need a paid account
- The free version shows Google ads in the editor and workspace
On the six criteria
| Criterion | EasyEDA |
|---|---|
| File formats | PartlyEasyEDA Standard and Pro natively; files from other tools by import and conversion. |
| Layers | YesFull layer control, as in a desktop editor. |
| 3D | Yes3D preview of the board. |
| BOM | YesBOM from the design. |
| Privacy | PartlyAccount required; designs are stored in EasyEDA's cloud. On-premises hosting is offered on request. |
| Sharing | PartlyTeam workspaces and OSHWLab publishing; check EasyEDA for view-only link options. |
Sources
Checked against these pages on 10 November 2026. Look there for anything that may have changed since.