Bartels AutoEngineer
Munich EDA system for schematics, boards and ICs with a free demo and euro price list
At a glance
| Company | Bartels System GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | PCB Design Software |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Desktop software; not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Desktop installation |
| Main Features | Schematic capture, PCB layout, IC/ASIC design, Bartels AutoRouter, free BAE Schematics editor, netlist export |
| Pricing | BAE Demo and BAE Schematics free; Light V8.0 single licence 159,00 EUR; Economy V8.0 first system 2.690,00 EUR (excl. VAT, price list valid from 4 November 2013) |
| Best For | Experienced engineers who want a long-running German EDA system on Windows or Linux |
| Replaces | Altium Designer |
Review in detail
Bartels AutoEngineer (BAE) is an EDA, CAE, CAD and CAM system for schematic capture, printed circuit board design and IC design. Bartels System GmbH, Schleissheimer Str. 429, 80935 Munich, sells it, with commercial register entry HRB 85259 at Amtsgericht Munich.
The company states it has existed since 1988 and has over 400 regular EDA customers with about 1000 licences of the complete system worldwide.
What Bartels AutoEngineer includes
Bartels AutoEngineer runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux and various X11 or Unix systems. The same vendor developed the Bartels AutoRouter, which it says other EDA vendors integrate as an OEM product.
BAE Schematics, a free schematic editor, outputs netlists for BAE and third-party layout, simulation and FPGA tools.
Bartels AutoEngineer price list
The BAE Demo and BAE Schematics are free. BAE Light V8.0 costs 159,00 EUR excluding VAT for a single licence, and BAE Economy V8.0 costs 2.690,00 EUR for the first system.
The price list page states it is valid from 4 November 2013, so current prices must be confirmed with the vendor.
Bartels AutoEngineer as a European alternative to Altium Designer
Bartels AutoEngineer offers Altium Designer users a German vendor with an old, proven autorouter and a free way to test.
Mahle GmbH in Esslingen is named as a sales partner.
Points against
The site is German-first, the price list carries a 2013 date, and the pages we read show no modern collaboration or 3D features. Pulsonix or Proteus may suit users who expect a current interface.
Who Bartels AutoEngineer fits
Engineers who value a long-established German system and are comfortable with a traditional EDA workflow.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- Free demo and free schematic editor
- Windows and Linux support
- Euro price list published
- German company with register number
- Autorouter used by other EDA vendors as OEM
Cons
- Price list dated 2013
- Site mostly German
- No cloud collaboration described
- No 3D or team features described
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free demo and free schematic editor
- Windows and Linux support
- Euro price list published
- German company with register number
- Autorouter used by other EDA vendors as OEM
Cons
- Price list dated 2013
- Site mostly German
- No cloud collaboration described
- No 3D or team features described
Alternatives to Bartels AutoEngineer
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Common questions
BAE Demo and BAE Schematics are free. The Light and Economy versions are paid.
Bartels System GmbH is in Munich, Germany, registered as HRB 85259 at Amtsgericht Munich.
Yes. The vendor lists Windows, Linux and various X11 or Unix systems.