Sprint-Layout
Ganderkesee board layout tool at EUR 49.90, drawn freely like a sheet of paper
At a glance
| Company | ABACOM-Ingenieurgesellschaft GbR |
|---|---|
| Category | PCB Design Software |
| Headquarters | Ganderkesee, 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 | Multilayer layout, component library, Gerber import and export, pick and place export, HPGL isolation milling, design rule check, point-to-point autorouter, BOM |
| Pricing | 49,90 EUR incl. 19% VAT, 38,79 EUR each from 10 licences; free demo and free viewer |
| Best For | Hobbyists and small shops laying out simple boards at a low price |
| Replaces | Altium Designer, Autodesk EAGLE |
Our review
Sprint-Layout 6.0 is a program for designing and optimising printed circuit boards, sold by ABACOM-Ingenieurgesellschaft GbR, Wittekindstr. 2A, 27777 Ganderkesee, Germany. The imprint names the owners as Dipl.-Ing. Lothar Feldmann and Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Pruessel.
The shop lists the program at 49,90 EUR including 19 percent VAT as an instant download. The interface comes in German, English and French.
How Sprint-Layout 6.0 works
Sprint-Layout lets you place pads and draw traces freely, almost as on a sheet of paper, with the motto Just Draw It. A component library, multilayer support and a template function are listed.
The design rule check, point-to-point autorouter and bill of materials function are part of the highlights.
Output formats in Sprint-Layout
Sprint-Layout imports and exports Gerber files and exports Excellon and pick and place data. HPGL files for isolation milling on a CNC machine can be created from the layout.
Many board makers accept the native file format directly, according to the vendor.
Sprint-Layout as a European alternative to Altium Designer
Sprint-Layout replaces Altium Designer only for simple boards. Schematics are not part of this program; the same shop sells sPlan 8.0 for schematics at 49,90 EUR.
A free demo and a free viewer for Sprint-Layout files can be downloaded.
Points against
Sprint-Layout is a layout drawing tool, not a full schematic-driven suite, so it lacks the integrated design flow of Altium Designer. Windows is the only platform stated. The pages we read show no high-speed, 3D or team features. For schematic-driven design, see TARGET 3001!.
Who Sprint-Layout fits
Hobbyists, students and small workshops that need a cheap way to lay out simple boards.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- Fixed price of 49,90 EUR
- Volume price for 10 or more licences
- Gerber, Excellon and pick and place export
- Free demo and free viewer
- German, English and French interface
Cons
- Windows only
- Layout tool, schematic is a separate product
- No high-speed or team features described
- Business form is a GbR partnership
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Fixed price of 49,90 EUR
- Volume price for 10 or more licences
- Gerber, Excellon and pick and place export
- Free demo and free viewer
- German, English and French interface
Cons
- Windows only
- Layout tool, schematic is a separate product
- No high-speed or team features described
- Business form is a GbR partnership
Alternatives to Sprint-Layout
Further European pcb design software to compare:
See all European pcb design software or compare them directly against Altium Designer on our alternatives page.
FAQ
The shop lists 49,90 EUR including 19 percent VAT, and 38,79 EUR each from 10 licences.
Yes. It imports and exports Gerber files and exports Excellon files.
Yes. The product page offers a free demo and a free viewer for Sprint-Layout files.