 KiCAD is open-source electronics design software available for free on Windows Mac and Linux with a wide user base of professionals and hobbyists alike. It can require a bit of patience to get started with but offers a growing list of features making it a good choice for newcomers planning to expand their skill set into more complex projects down the line. KiCAD takes a modular approach with workflow divided across sub applications for schematic, PCB, symbol, and footprint editors. Part symbols and physical footprints also exist as separate files so component packages can be easily changed without altering the schematic. The app includes the ability to import eagle projects, extensive options for exporting a variety of file types for fabrication, and an adaptive routing tool for trace layout.