

Just to add to this discussion as you raise some interesting and valid points. So what happens if I buy CS now and in two years want to get an update? At that point does purchasing the maintenance license get me updated to the latest version, plus the one year of updates? Or will I have to purchase multiple maintenance licenses for each missed year? However, sometimes I don't need to make a PCB for over a year (or two).


If I purchase CS I believe I get updates for a year, after which time I would need to purchase the annual maintenance licenses (which seem to cost $150) to continue to get updates. Is there such a document, and/or what are the main differences?Ģ. Other than the local vs cloud storage (and requiring designs to be open, which does not bother me), what does CS give me over CM? I have been unable to find a comparison between CM and CS. but I cannot seem to find answer to the following questions:ġ. I have been looking around, watching videos, etc. I'm just a hobbyist, but I don't have any problem investing in good software. Due to the nice promotion discount right now for CS I'm considering buying it. I'm currently using CM and overall I'm happy with it.
