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Horizon EDA

Modern, high-productivity electronics design package with parametric search and OpenGL routing.

LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
HardwarePcb RoutingGtk3Eda PackageHigh Speed RoutingCpp
Overview

Why consider Horizon EDA?

Horizon EDA is an open-source electronics design package written in C++ and GTK3. It features an integrated SQLite parts database with parametric search, interactive length tuning for high-speed differential pairs, and GPU-accelerated OpenGL 3D board viewing.

Guided learning

Learn Horizon EDA by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Horizon EDA

Horizon EDA treats electronic parts as first-class database entities with verified manufacturer part numbers and pin mappings.

Installation via Flatpak

bash
1flatpak install flathub org.horizon_eda.HorizonEDA

Horizon EDA is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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Horizon EDA FAQs

Horizon EDA is listed as a Hardware tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Horizon EDA is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Horizon EDA is listed as an alternative to Altium Designer. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.