Free electrical plan software for residential plans
General drawing tools can place symbols on a floor plan, but they know nothing about circuits or the NEC. Electrical CAD suites do, but they cost hundreds of dollars and take weeks to learn. Planelico sits in between, in the browser.
What is free
One complete cloud project with up to two floors and two layers per floor, PDF floor plan import, the full symbol library, rooms with square footage, wiring between devices and PDF export with a watermark. You can also try the editor without an account.
What Pro adds
For electricians and contractors: unlimited projects, NM-B cable takeoffs, estimates and invoices with your sales tax rate and license number, your logo and title block, and project sharing by link.
Free alternatives, honestly
Diagram tools and general floor plan apps are fine for a quick sketch. If you need circuits, protection and a panel schedule that follow the NEC, they leave that work to you. Choose based on what you need to hand over: a picture of the plan, or a plan your electrician can price.
Quick method with Planelico
- 1
Open the editor
No installation, no credit card.
- 2
Import your PDF
Or start from a blank page.
- 3
Place symbols and rooms
Drag and drop.
- 4
Export
PDF with legend and summary.
Frequently asked questions
Build your electrical plan online
Import your PDF plan, drop the electrical symbols and export a clean document to share.