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Altium Develop is a collaborative electronics product development platform that connects requirements management, PCB design, engineering collaboration, supply chain visibility, and manufacturing workflows in a single environment. Built on Altium Designer®, Altium 365®, and Requirements Portal, Altium Develop helps electronics teams manage the entire hardware development lifecycle—from requirements definition and design reviews to BOM management, sourcing, and production readiness. Designed for organizations developing complex electronic products, Altium Develop enables engineering, systems, manufacturing, and product teams to collaborate in real time while maintaining end-to-end visibility and traceability across projects. Key Capabilities: • Real-time collaboration for PCB and hardware development teams • ECAD-MCAD collaboration and design review workflows • Component, BOM, and supply chain management • Change management and project coordination • Centralized design data and product lifecycle visibility • Cloud-based collaboration for distributed engineering teams • Requirements management and traceability through Requirements Portal Ideal for: • Electronics manufacturers • PCB design teams • Systems engineering organizations • Product development teams • Enterprise hardware development programs Organizations evaluating alternatives to Autodesk Fusion Electronics, KiCad, Cadence OrCAD, Xpedition, Allegro X, and SOLIDWORKS PCB use Altium Develop to improve collaboration, reduce rework, accelerate product development, and strengthen requirements-driven hardware development processes.

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𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗕𝗤𝗥’𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀. 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗧𝗠: streamlines PCB design with de-rating & MTBF prediction. 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗛𝗮𝘄𝗸𝗧𝗠: verifies multi-PCB systems for errors & overstress. 𝗳𝗶𝗫𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀®: predicts component lifespan with de-rating, thermal & stress analysis. 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘®: assesses reliability, availability, maintainability & safety. 𝗮𝗽𝗺𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿®: optimizes maintenance & logistics.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Altium Develop is designed for software developers, IT teams, and enterprises seeking to extend, customize, and integrate Altium’s ecosystem. It empowers organizations to build applications, automate workflows, and connect Altium 365 and Altium Designer with external systems such as PLM, ERP, and data platforms, enabling seamless collaboration and tailored digital transformation.

Audience

Companies in search of a solution to reduce electrical issues with products and improve their processes

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$1990/year
Altium Develop is offered as an annual subscription starting at $1,990 per year, which includes one Altium Designer ECAD Design Author and a shared workspace for projects, libraries, and collaboration. The subscription provides unlimited workspace users at no additional cost, enabling broad participation in reviews, commenting, task management, BOM access, and change workflows.

Teams can add up to four additional Altium Designer ECAD Design Authors for $995 per Author per year, allowing organizations to scale active design capacity while keeping contributors and collaborators included at no extra charge.
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Free Trial

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.4 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.7 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.8 / 5
ease 3.7 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 3.4 / 5
support 4.2 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • The best thing about this software is its all in one quality, like you do not have to go to 10 different apps just to build one PCB its all in one and that the reason its famous in industry level manufacturing or in other areas as well. really liked it.
  • As a beginner, this is great to learn because of the course Altium provides with this. The cloud support is genuinely great to use and having version control is amazing as well.
  • Component libraries and manufacturer parts search means we can find the components we need with manufacturer approved footprints and have them in our design in seconds. ActiveBOM is also an excellent tool for helping us pinpoint which components are facing obsolescence or shortages so we can plan accordingly
  • The availability and scope of Altium tutorials and Support documentation is a great help when getting started with Altium. Altiums Support Ticket system team have are fast and efficient when responding to our issues. Altium Provides great Collaboration Tools. The Ability to review, provide feedback and share design data with ease to Colleagues and external parties is very efficient. Altium 365 Enhances this even more. Altium provides an abundance of tools and features that can be used to design complex HDI PCBs. The tools for impedance control, length tuning and Blind and Buried vias are easy to set up and use.
  • Ease of use, A365 feature, cloud connectivity, ability to view designs via a browser. Advanced features to allow for great PCB design
  • The feature set is extensive, and we are able to produce designs very quickly indeed. The routing tools are also incredibly powerful, and it just makes the job so much easier overall.
  • I like how Altiun is integrated very well unto one tool, allowing you to design the schematic and the layout from very simple PCBs all the way to complex, multi-pcb system. I have used Altium since Altium 14.0, and they have come a long way in terms of abilities and usefulness. They are my favorite ECAD software for PCB design.
  • The pour manager is much nicer to deal with. Very handy to enable/disable as necessary to declutter during design. Impedance planning in board stack is very helpful. The outjob process lends itself to automation MUCH better than PADS. Parameter manager is MUCH nicer way to review fields for all of the parts in your design, so you can tidy them up in a uniform way. The rules manager is very cool once you start digging into it. This especially does not always follow documentation, but setting things up can drastically cut down layout time once you set things up.
  • Industry standard in power electronics, basic functions work without any problems, overall very stable and we design all our PCBs with this software
  • Easy and intuitive UI. The library set and its management. A comprehensive DRC set of features and its interface. The community that uses Altium. A standard in the electronics industry.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • BQR excels in MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) calculations by offering precise and reliable analytical tools. Its integration with other reliability engineering modules ensures comprehensive data analysis and reporting. The software's user-friendly interface simplifies complex calculations, making it accessible for engineers of all skill levels. BQR's ability to handle large datasets and perform detailed simulations enhances the accuracy of MTBF predictions. Additionally, its robust version control and change management features ensure data integrity and traceability throughout the product lifecycle. These capabilities make BQR a valuable asset for improving product reliability and maintenance planning
  • Its large component library, its bill of material parser to auto-fill parameters and the ability of the EDA plugin to assign and propagate the stresses help to reduce the time to establish the MTBF of systems. It generates detailed Excel reports and makes it easy to analyze the impact of design variants.
  • Provides ability to use the schematic design tool to define the parameters and components - saves a lot of time
  • Relatively intuitive operation and easy to get started. Import functions and extensive database available. A suitable tool if you know what you want to do.
  • BQR FIXTRESS is a comprehensive suite of reliability engineering software tools designed to enhance product reliability and maintenance efficiency. It supports a wide range of analysis techniques, including life data analysis, FMEA, reliability growth, and system modeling. Key features include robust reporting, risk discovery tools, and seamless integration with other BQR FIXTRESS applications. The software is user-friendly and scalable, making it suitable for teams of all sizes. By proactively identifying potential failures and optimizing maintenance planning, BQR FIXTRESS helps organizations improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.

Cons

  • While BQR is powerful for MTBF calculations, it has some drawbacks. The software can be complex to set up and requires significant training for effective use. Its advanced features may be overwhelming for users unfamiliar with reliability engineering concepts. The integration with other systems can also be challenging, requiring additional customization and support
  • The graphical interface is not always user-friendly, especially when it comes to searching for and editing components (BOMs and libraries). On-line help is a little too succinct. Additional licenses are required for the various MTBF standards and certain functionalities.
  • User manual, tutorials and guidance is very limited
  • The operation is a little outdated. Reports that can be created for documentation purposes could be improved.
  • While BQR FIXTRESS offers many benefits, there are some drawbacks to consider: 1. Cost: BQR FIXTRESS can be expensive, especially for small businesses or individual users 3. Performance Issues: Some users have reported that the software can be slow, particularly when handling large datasets( 4. Limited Customization: There may be constraints in customizing certain features to fit specific needs

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Altium
Founded: 1985
Australia
altium.com

Company Information

BQR Reliability Engineering
Founded: 1989
www.bqr.com

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Categories

Categories

Engineering Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

PCB Design Features

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering Features

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

PCB Design Features

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Electrical Design Features

CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration
Compliance Management
Document Generation
Drag & Drop
Electrical Parts Catalog
Functions / Calculations
One Line Diagram
PLC Tools
Reusable Designs
Symbol Library

Integrations

Agile CRM
Allegro X Design Platform
BQR CARE
Keysight Power Analyzer
OrCAD X
PDN Analyzer
Requirements Portal
Synthelyzer™ ECAD Plugin
Xpedition Enterprise
apmOptimizer
fiXtress

Integrations

Agile CRM
Allegro X Design Platform
BQR CARE
Keysight Power Analyzer
OrCAD X
PDN Analyzer
Requirements Portal
Synthelyzer™ ECAD Plugin
Xpedition Enterprise
apmOptimizer
fiXtress
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