Comparison
Circuitly vs Tinkercad Circuits vs Wokwi
Three browser-based electronics simulators, built for different jobs. This table compares Circuitly's capabilities with Tinkercad Circuits and Wokwi, two widely used tools for learning Arduino.
| Feature | Circuitly | Tinkercad | Wokwi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs in the browser, no install | |||
| Real Arduino (C++) compilation | Partial | ||
| Boards: UNO, Mega, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico | UNO / Mega | ||
| I²C / SPI buses and peripherals (OLED, TFT, IMU, RTC) | Partial | ||
| SPICE-style analog simulation (DC, AC, transient) | Partial | ||
| Logic lab (gates, transistors, 4-bit CPU) | Partial | ||
| RF / SDR lab (modulation, spectrum, BER) | |||
| FreeRTOS (tasks, mutexes, scheduling) | |||
| PCB editor, autorouting, Gerber export, 3D view | |||
| Signal integrity / EMC analysis | |||
| Step debugger, breakpoints, logic analyzer | Partial | ||
| 54 guided lessons with solutions and quizzes | Partial | ||
| Fully bilingual FR / EN interface and lessons | Partial | ||
| Teacher dashboard and classroom licences | Partial |
Which one should you pick?
Tinkercad Circuits
Great for the very first steps: highly visual breadboarding, instant onboarding, free. Its scope ends quickly once you need fine analog work, RF or PCB design.
Wokwi
Excellent for firmware developers: real compilation, ESP32, FreeRTOS, speed. Less focused on structured courses, analog electronics or board design.
Circuitly
Built as a full path from beginner to engineer: microcontrollers, SPICE analog, logic, RF, FreeRTOS, PCB and EMC in one environment, with 54 bilingual guided lessons and teacher tooling.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Circuitly free?
- The simulator and tutorials are free to use, with a 7-day trial on advanced features. Professional labs and classroom licences are paid.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. Circuitly, Tinkercad Circuits and Wokwi all run entirely in the browser, with no install and no hardware.
- Can Circuitly be used in a classroom?
- Yes: there is a teacher dashboard, per-student seat licences and a 30-seat classroom trial for 30 days.
- Does code written in Circuitly run on real hardware?
- Yes: it is standard Arduino C++, exportable, with a safety pre-flight check before uploading to a real board.
Try it yourself
Open the simulator, or start with a guided tutorial.
Comparison based on the publicly documented features of the tools mentioned, as of publication. All names belong to their respective owners.