Kerf vs KiCad

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 0 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	KiCad
Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab/board_step.py	no source ↗
Assemblies — mates	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab/board_step.py	no source ↗

D6 Electronics / EDA / silicon 16 of 26 matched›

Capability	Kerf	KiCad
Schematic capture (KiCad round-trip, ERC)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/schematic/capture.py	yes source ↗
PCB layout (tscircuit, KiCad round-trip)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/kicad_io.py	yes source ↗
Interactive PCB editing (route/place)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/routing/push_shove.py	yes source ↗
Push-and-shove router	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/routing/push_shove.py	yes source ↗
Autoroute (FreeRouting)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/freerouting/freerouting.py	yes source ↗
Differential pairs / length tuning	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/tools/diffpair.py	yes source ↗
DRC / ERC	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/drc.py	yes source ↗
SPICE simulation	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/routes_spice.py	yes source ↗
Signal integrity (Z0/crosstalk/eye/IBIS)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/si_eye_wizard.py	no source ↗
EMC (radiated/shielding/limits)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/emc_wizard.py	no source ↗
PDN (DC IR-drop + AC sweep)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/pdn/ac_impedance.py	no source ↗
PCB thermal	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/thermal_board.py	no source ↗
Stackup / impedance calculator	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/stackup/impedance.py	yes source ↗
Gerber / Excellon export	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab/gerber.py	yes source ↗
IPC-2581 export	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab/ipc2581.py	yes source ↗
ODB++ export	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab/odbpp/writer.py	yes source ↗
3D PCB viewer (STEP export)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/fab/board_step.py	yes source ↗
ECAD importers (Allegro / PADS / gEDA / Eagle)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/kicad_io.py	yes source ↗
Component / symbol library	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/atopile/library.py	yes source ↗
Design variants	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/tools/variants.py	yes source ↗
Panelisation	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/tools/panelize.py	no source ↗
Monte-Carlo SPICE corner analysis	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/sim_corner.py	no source ↗
Analog PVT-corner sim	yes packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/analog/pvt.py	no source ↗
Silicon synth (Yosys) / STA / GDS / DRC / LVS	yes packages/kerf-silicon/src/kerf_silicon/bridges/yosys_bridge.py	no source ↗
Antenna / link budget	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/antenna/element.py	no source ↗
Battery/BMS, motor/gate/LED driver sizing	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/charger/bms.py	no source ↗

D10 Electrical / energy / PLC 0 of 3 matched›

Capability	Kerf	KiCad
Wiring/harness (WireViz + 3D router)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/harness3d/router.py	no source ↗
PLC IEC 61131-3 (ST/Ladder/FB/motion)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/routes_spice.py	no source ↗
Solar PV (system + partial shading)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/routes_spice.py	no source ↗

D14 Cost / materials / LCA 0 of 2 matched›

Capability	Kerf	KiCad
Should-cost (6 processes, Boothroyd-Dewhurst)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/tools/bom_cost.py	no source ↗
Material selection (Ashby)	yes packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/tools/bom_cost.py	no source ↗

• yes shipped
• partial works with limits
• paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
• no not available