Cut PCB-CAD costs without compromise – switch to eCADSTAR

From €890/year with EU-based engineer support and 24/7 online help included.

  • Predictable licensing – subscription or perpetual, no hidden fees
  • Modern 2D/3D flow with high-speed rules and seamless MCAD collaboration
  • Backed by Zuken – 45+ years of EDA innovation and stability

Contact us today – and why not register for a free 30-day trial.

Tired of escalating prices, slow responses, and unpredictable licensing? eCADSTAR gives you transparent subscription options, local EU support, and proven design technology you can rely on.

Want to talk to a Support Engineer?

We understand that sometimes you just need to talk about your support issue. Our local support engineers based across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom are ready to get your back on track. 

Purchase any eCADSTAR bundle  and it includes incredible local technical support as well as 24/7 online technical support, plus all the latest eCADSTAR updates, including the most recent 2025 release.

Pay For What You Want, When You Want It

We offer companies the freedom to decide your work style to suit your design requirements and finances. 

Choose either to purchase a 12-month subscription or perpetual license – either via our online Ecommerce Store, or through your local eCADSTAR reseller – you choose to suite your preference.

Explore the eCADSTAR bundle that fits your design needs*

Transparent pricing. Scalable options. One proven design platform.

Engineer : Essential tools for professional electronic engineers > €890*/ year

The ENGINEER bundle gives you everything you need to start designing high-quality SCMs β€” without unnecessary complexity. You get all the essentials: constraint-driven design, SPICE simulation, variant design, reporting, and migration tools to bring in legacy data. With integrated access to online part vendors, sourcing is quicker and mistakes are reduced.

πŸ‘‰ Best for: Small to mid-sized engineering teams or individual designers who need a stable, cost-effective CAD foundation that doesn’t compromise on quality.

Base+ : A strong platform for everyday PCB projects > €2,380*/ year

The BASE+ bundle builds on ENGINEER by adding the flexibility of modern PCB collaboration. Work with simultaneous 2D/3D views, making it easier to check layouts before handoff. MCAD interfaces (DXF, IDF, IDX) streamline collaboration between electronic and mechanical teams, reducing costly redesigns. You still benefit from predictable licensing and full schematic/PCB integration, but with additional tools to manage increasingly complex layouts.

πŸ‘‰ Best for: Design teams who outgrow entry-level CAD and need reliable PCB tools with built-in collaboration and design validation features.

Advanced HS : Optimized for complex, high-speed designs > €2,910*/ year

Modern electronics demand fast and reliable signal performance. The ADVANCED HS bundle builds on BASE+ and equips you with high-speed routing capabilities: impedance control, length/delay/skew-based routing, and a topology editor. Add-on signal integrity and power integrity analysis tools provide the confidence to design for speed without compromising stability.

πŸ‘‰ Best for: Designers building high-speed boards for networking, computing, automotive, or aerospace β€” where timing and signal quality are mission-critical.

Advanced 3D : Ensure electromechanical fit and compliance > €3,080*/ year

The ADVANCED 3D bundle builds on BASE+ and takes PCB design further into the real world. With STEP I/O, 3D collision detection, creepage, and clearance checks, you can be confident your design will fit and perform correctly within its enclosure. This bundle bridges the gap between ECAD and MCAD more by enabling deep collaboration and precise validation against mechanical requirements.

πŸ‘‰ Best for: Engineers working on consumer electronics, automotive systems, or compact enclosures where space and safety requirements are critical.

Ultimate+ : The complete eCADSTAR experience > €5,860*/ year

ULTIMATE+ combines everything: schematic, PCB, 3D, and high-speed tools, plus advanced multi-pass autorouting. It’s the all-in-one environment for organizations that demand the highest level of design automation, cross-discipline collaboration, and scalability for future projects.

πŸ‘‰ Best for: Enterprises and engineering teams who want to standardize on a single, future-proof CAD solution with no compromises on capability.

*Pricing based on a 12-month subscription for a node-locked license. Other licensing options (such as network licensing, Signal Integrity or Power Integrity) are available on request.

Built by Zuken – trusted EDA partner for 45+ years

eCADSTAR is developed by Zuken, a global EDA leader serving aerospace, automotive, and high-tech teams. Choosing eCADSTAR gives you confidence in a vendor that offers long-term stability, professional EU-based support, and continuous product innovation to meet the demands of modern PCB design.

Core Strengths of eCADSTAR 

Ability to share designs, re-use and collaborate

Work seamlessly across teams with integrated libraries, variation management, and online part vendor access – reducing duplication and speeding design cycles.

Top of the range embedded technology

Benefit from advanced capabilities such as 3D collision and clearance checks, high-speed design rules, and signal/power integrity options – proven in demanding industries like aerospace and automotive.

Flexibility to select the best package for you

Choose from scalable bundles (Engineer, Base+, Advanced, Ultimate+), with predictable licensing, subscription or perpetual, node-locked or network, to fit your budget and growth path.

eCADSTAR Applications

eCADSTAR delivers a complete, digitally connected PCB design flow, from schematic to layout, supported by intelligent libraries and modern collaboration tools. Whether you need high-speed routing, 3D design integration, or robust rule management, eCADSTAR brings everything together in one environment.

  • Schematic & PCB Design – Unified design environment with constraint-driven workflows.
  • Digitally Connected Libraries – Online vendor access, part variations, and automated checks.
  • Advanced Capabilities – High-speed design rules, 3D collision and clearance checks, signal and power integrity options.
  • Collaboration & Integration – Seamless MCAD interfaces (STEP, DXF, IDF/IDX) and scripting for automation.

Video demonstrates applications within eCADSTAR Ultimate+