Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers for getting started, managing groups, and running advanced circuit simulations.
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Learn about CircuitSim and get started with your first simulation.
CircuitSim is available now, and you can browse the full feature list plus every one of the 3,900+ components in the library. We add more each week, so the count keeps climbing.
All you need is an internet connection and a modern web browser, such as Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox. CircuitSim runs entirely in the browser—no downloads or installations required.
Yes! CircuitSim offers a free tier for individual users. Paid tiers offer premium features such as an extended component library, more components per circuit, group management, and team collaboration tools.
CircuitSim is the modern successor to the "old guard" of cloud simulators. Rebuilt from the ground up using 2026 web standards, it delivers a sleek, high-performance experience without sacrificing the professional-grade accuracy of the tried-and-true NGspice engine.
Academic discounts, classroom management, and student collaboration features.
Yes! We provide bulk discounts for both educational and corporate institutions. Email sales@circuitsim.com to get details on pricing and account setup.
Yes! Contact our team to learn more about setting up your institution. Email sales@circuitsim.com.
Yes! Students can share circuits with each other, add notes/comments, and see each other's changes.
Import/export capabilities, hardware integration, and feature compatibility.
CircuitSim will support importing designs from other tools. We're still working on this feature and would love your feedback on what you'd like to import in our idea space.
You can export an entire circuit as a .csim file, or export a circuit's SPICE netlist, schematic image, chart images, or simulation data as .csv or .xlsx files.
CircuitSim is currently simulation-only. We would love to hear your ideas for hardware integration in our idea space.
Data security, privacy practices, and data storage information.
Yes. CircuitSim follows industry-standard security best practices. All billing, authentication, and data storage are handled using the same infrastructure trusted by financial institutions and enterprise applications.
All data is stored securely in the cloud on servers in the United States. You have full control of your data and can export or delete your circuits at any time from your circuits page. You can also manage or delete your account at any time from your account page.
Subscription management, billing information, and account changes.
Subscriptions can be managed directly through your CircuitSim account. We accept all major payment methods, and invoices are automatically generated for recordkeeping.
Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time in your account settings. Upgrades will take effect immediately, while downgrades and cancellations will take effect at the end of your billing cycle.
About Elsewhere Labs and how to get help with CircuitSim.
Elsewhere Labs is the small creative team behind CircuitSim — founded by two friends who love building tools to make complex things simple.
Technical Support: Check out our Knowledge Base at circuitsim.tawk.help and submit a ticket if you can't find what you're looking for. Sales & Partnerships: sales@circuitsim.com. General Inquiries: hello@circuitsim.com.