LibrePCB is a free, cross-platform, easy-to-use electronic design automation suite to draw schematics and design printed circuit boards – for makers, students and professionals, from beginners to experts.
This software just lets you develop electronics the right way. No costs. No restrictions. No online account. No unnecessary complexity.
Publisher’s description
What is LibrePCB?
LibrePCB by LibrePCB Developers is open-source Windows software in the science & maths category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 55.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.1, released on June 12, 2026. The version history goes back to April 3, 2024: 7 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (LibrePCB/LibrePCB) has 3,029 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .lpp and .lppz. Similar programs include KiCad, Stellarium and Quarto.
Project description on GitHub: “A powerful, innovative and intuitive EDA suite for everyone!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: LibrePCB is an open-source science & math tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is LibrePCB safe to download?
- The file is served by download.librepcb.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3FB0E9316D144C9AC52D7042C688C9B2C576856110916AADFCF443CEA29630AB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 7 versions ›7 versions over 2 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.1Latest | June 12, 2026 | 55.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.1.0 | May 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.1 | February 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.0.0 | January 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.0 | March 24, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.2.0 | December 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.1.0 | April 3, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LibrePCB.LibrePCB -elibrepcb-installer-2.1.1-windows-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask librepcbInformation
- Publisher
- LibrePCB Developers
- Category
- Science & maths
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/LibrePCB/LibrePCB
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.1.1
- Released
- June 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 7
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- GitHub stars
- 3,029
- GitHub forks
- 344
- Website
- librepcb.org
- winget ID
- LibrePCB.LibrePCB
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is LibrePCB free?
Yes. LibrePCB is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is LibrePCB safe to download?
The download comes from download.librepcb.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install LibrePCB with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can LibrePCB be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does LibrePCB run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of LibrePCB?
The versions page lists all 7 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 3, 2024.
What are alternatives to LibrePCB?
KiCad, Stellarium, Quarto, JASP and Qalculate!. The alternatives page compares them.
