Autodesk offers a free version of EAGLE for personal, non-commercial use with limitations (e.g., 2 signal layers and restricted board size).

As EAGLE approaches its end-of-life (EOL) in 2026, many users are migrating to other platforms: Solved: EAGLE not working on Windows 11 - Forums, Autodesk

If you are using version 9.6.0 or 9.6.2 and encounter a crash at the splash screen, a common solution involves the LIBEAY32.dll file: Navigate to your installation folder (e.g., C:\EAGLE 9.x ). Find LIBEAY32.dll . Rename it to LIBEAY32.dll.bak . Relaunch the application.

EAGLE is widely used by engineers and hobbyists for its robust toolset:

Students and educators can access the full EAGLE Premium features through Autodesk Education for free by verifying their status.