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fabPlane vs Plimbo

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fabPlane compared with Plimbo
DetailfabPlane logo fabPlanePlimbo logo Plimbo
What it doesDesign PCBs with an agent that works in KiCad Vibe code. Break nothing.
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0, 300 AI checks a month. Pro: $7.99 a month or $72 a year, 1,000 AI checks a day.
Key features
  • 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
  • Prompt expansion with project context
  • Shows files that will be touched
  • Protected areas flagging
  • Detects unasked-for edits
  • Customizable rules file
  • Secret redaction before sending to AI
  • Up to 3 computers on Pro
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Rules travel with every prompt
  • Flags unintended changes before they happen
  • Minimal AI checks needed
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DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)10 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)210
Referring domains (Majestic)170

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