--- description: Detailed reviews on EPLAN Electric P8 based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare EPLAN Electric P8 with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: EPLAN Electric P8 Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Engineering CAD Software](/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) > [EPLAN Electric P8](/software/177903/electric-p8) # EPLAN Electric P8 Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/177903/electric-p8 Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/177903/electric-p8?page=2) > EPLAN Electric P8 is an electrical design solution which supports 2D computer aided engineering for the creation of schematics and circuit diagrams. The software supports a variety of engineering methods including manual creation, template-based and standardized approaches. > > Verdict: Rated **3.9/5** by 16 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.9/5** | 16 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Eplan Software and Services - **Location**: Schaumburg, US - **Founded**: 1984 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1.00 - **Pricing Details**: Contact EPLAN for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - Bills of Material - CAD Tools - Change Management Software - Civil - Collaboration Tools - Data Import/Export - Design Analysis - Design Management - Document Generation Software - Document Management Software - Drag & Drop - Electrical - Functions/Calculations - Manufacturing Design Data - Mechanical - Mechatronics - One Line Diagram - PLC Tools ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) ## Related Categories - [Engineering CAD Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1207/engineering-cad/software) - [Electrical Design Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1803/electrical-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is an amazing tool to pass the knowledge of the device to the technical personal. You can stablish mounting locations, you can clarify where have to be installed a device. If you invest time adding correctly parts to your data base, you'll be able to generated a BOM automatically, without mention you can generate a very different types of report that will help in your designs. > > **Cons**: Requires a lot of training, but it is completely a good invest of time and money. ----- ### ""Empowering Electrical Design: Exploring the Key Features and Benefits of EPLAN Electric P8"" — 4.0/5 > **Zakaria** | *June 21, 2023* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Automation and Macros,Data Management, easy to use ,EPLAN Electric P8 facilitates seamless integration with manufacturing processes. It allows for data exchange between the design software and manufacturing systems, such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems > > **Cons**: there are a few areas where some users may feel that certain features could be improved or added Improved integration with PLC programming, expanded symbol libraries, advanced design validation, enhanced user interface customization, and improved performance are potential areas for improvement in EPLAN Electric P8 based on user feedback and industry discussions. > > Businesses utilizing EPLAN Electric P8 can solve various electrical design challenges, such as improving design efficiency, ensuring compliance with industry standards, reducing errors, streamlining collaboration, and enhancing documentation accuracy. These benefits lead to optimized design processes and increased productivity. ----- ### "Features I like" — 3.0/5 > **Kenni** | *June 2, 2020* | Industrial Automation | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: The one benefit I like is the parts database. Panel layout is a challenge. > > **Cons**: The software is extremely difficult to use and there is no clear documentation explaining the features and methods to setup the software to make it easier to use. Symbols are not correct for NFPA standards and I need to modify them constantly. Parts downloaded from Data Portal do not always have the correct macro or symbol associated with it. There does not seem to be a standard for the symbols regarding size and functions. All symbols seem to be based on IEC which does not work well for NFPA projects. > > Not happy. Consider it a waste of money ----- ### "Using eplan electric p8 on a daily basis raise productivity" — 4.0/5 > **Mouloud** | *April 8, 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like how eplan has a massive library from electrcal component OEM and how it integrates with the software and also as automation project go eplan has cut the developing time to half when using TIA portal as it brigns your tags directly to eplan > > **Cons**: Eplan does not calculate the section of the cables and the harmonics to compaire with the predesign calculation which will be really handy to prepare quotations for clients on the fly > > Eplan is very robust and neat electrical design software and also the eplan envirenment is so helpful as the digital twin it makes cost estimationt very easy and reduce site modification ----- ### "Vastly increased productivity" — 5.0/5 > **Jamie** | *June 2, 2020* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: My first engineer who we got using ePLAN came from a company with exclusively used AutoCAD Electrical. Within a couple of months, the engineer feels they can work 2-3x faster in ePLAN, access to the parts portal is a massive saving for us, as new products are generally available from the parts portal and do not require us to create a new intelliegent block. > > **Cons**: It feels like there are a lot of "options" which come at a great cost. Full migration to use ePLAN is going to take us multiple years due to the software investment. > > We've seen improvements in time-to-produce schematics. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/177903/electric-p8?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/177903/electric-p8) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data