Flux
Flux is a browser-based electronics CAD platform that provides schematic capture, PCB layout, real-time collaboration, supply-chain-aware component data, manufacturing outputs, and an integrated AI assistant to support design workflows.
Flux is a browser-based electronics CAD platform that provides schematic capture, PCB layout, real-time collaboration, supply-chain-aware component data, manufacturing outputs, and an integrated AI assistant to support design workflows.
Published Oct 11, 2026
| Starting Price | Paid plans with AI metering via Copilot Credits (variable) | Free (open-source) | Core features free; optional paid support/subscription |
| Typical Use Case | Browser-based collaboration with AI-assisted ideation and prototyping | Engineers needing full control and mature desktop workflows; no vendor lock-in | Hobbyists and startups needing an accessible web workflow and integrated manufacturing pipeline |
| Key Strength | Browser-native ECAD, collaboration, and embedded parts data | Mature, reliable fundamentals and a large community | Accessible web UI and direct manufacturing integration |
| Key Weakness | Reported billing/account friction; contested AI output reliability; perceived immaturity | Less integrated cloud collaboration and fewer AI features out of the box | Perceived limitations relative to high-end professional tools |
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