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Actuant compared with fabPlane
DetailActuant logo ActuantfabPlane logo fabPlane
What it doesThe launch and growth copilot for people who build with AI Design PCBs with an agent that works in KiCad
StageMVP Not given
Founded2026 Not given
Based inAU Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: $3 of included agent usage each week, $5 one-time credit, 1 app, deep audits up to 10 pages. Launch: $29/month with 3-day free trial, $15 weekly agent usage, $14.50 monthly credit, up to 3 apps, deep audits up to 25 pages. Scale: $99/month with 3-day free trial, $45 weekly agent usage, $49.50 Not given
Key features
  • 52 deterministic checks scored 0-100
  • Real browser audit with JavaScript error detection
  • Launch-readiness score across 11 categories
  • Automated GitHub pull requests for fixes
  • Directory submissions with live form assist
  • Whole-site crawl for broken links and dead assets
  • MCP server integration for Claude Code and Cursor
  • AI-search visibility monitoring
  • Multi-app portfolio management
  • AI agent drafts schematics and board layouts based on text descriptions
  • Review changes as diffs before applying to your project
  • Works directly on KiCad .kicad_pro files with no conversion needed
  • Catalog of open hardware projects to explore and edit
  • Manufacturing checks and ordering integration
  • 3D board preview and visualization
  • Browser-based project exploration without desktop app
  • MCP server support for Claude Code and Codex
  • Autorouter and design rule checker integration
  • Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows and Linux
What makes it different
  • Works with any app builder regardless of how it was built
  • Deterministic, repeatable checks that return the same verdict every time
  • Curated directory list of 20 directories that send real traffic
  • Quality gate prevents submitting unfinished apps
  • All fixes require your review before merging
  • AI agent works inside real KiCad, not screenshots, with every change reviewable as a diff
  • Completely free to download and use with no conversion or lock-in of your files
  • Catalog of open hardware designs ready to build or fork
  • Integrated manufacturing workflow from design review to order
  • Works with existing KiCad projects without requiring reimport
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 no change since last check10 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)2321
Referring domains (Majestic)8617

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