EPLAN Electric P8

Q: How much does EPLAN Electric P8 cost?

Eplan does not publish prices. You get a quote from Eplan. The price depends on the package, add-ons, license type and term.

Q: Is EPLAN Electric P8 a subscription?

Yes. Eplan offers subscription licenses with terms of 12 to 36 months, as single-user or concurrent licenses.

Q: Can EPLAN Electric P8 run in the cloud?

Yes. It can run on premises or through the Azure cloud.

Q: What is the latest version?

Eplan Platform 2026. Eplan releases a new platform version every year.

Q: Who makes EPLAN?

Eplan, part of the Friedhelm Loh Group. The company was founded in 1984 and is present in more than 50 countries.

Q: What are EPLAN Electric P8 alternatives?

AutoCAD Electrical is the most common paid one. ProfiCAD and QElectroTech cost less. See our EPLAN Electric P8 alternatives.

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The short version

What is EPLAN Electric P8?

EPLAN Electric P8 is Eplan's main software for designing and documenting electrical control systems. It is sold as a subscription with 12 to 36 month terms, and prices are quote only.

You draw schematics with real component, device and cable data, and the software handles wire connections, numbering and cross-references, then produces reports and bills of materials. Device data comes from the Eplan Data Portal, and it links to ERP and PDM systems. It runs on your own servers or in the Azure cloud. Eplan was founded in 1984 and is part of the Friedhelm Loh Group. A new platform version comes out each year, and the current one is Eplan Platform 2026.

Bottom line: EPLAN Electric P8 suits machine builders and panel shops that want data-driven schematics and automated documentation. For occasional diagrams, a free tool like QElectroTech costs nothing to try.

What it does

Key features

Automated documentation

Auto wire connecting, automatic numbering and cross-referencing, with online checks as you work.

Device data built in

Schematics carry component, device and cable data. Manufacturer parts come from the Eplan Data Portal.

Reports and BOMs

Generates reports and bills of materials, and exports circuit diagram data to Excel.

Templates and variants

Template-based design plus graphical and technical variant management. It also covers fluid power design, such as pneumatics and hydraulics.

What it costs

EPLAN Electric P8 pricing (2026)

Plan	Price	What you get
Single-user subscription	Quote only	One user. Terms of 12 to 36 months.
Concurrent subscription	Quote only	Licenses shared across a team. Terms of 12 to 36 months.
Packages and add-ons	Quote only	Several software package options and expansion modules.

Eplan does not publish prices for Electric P8. Contact Eplan for a quote or a demo.

Honest fit

Who it's for, who it isn't

Pick EPLAN Electric P8 if

You design control panels or machine electrics for a living
You want numbering, cross-references and BOMs done for you
You need ERP or PDM links
You want part data from manufacturers in your drawings

Look elsewhere if

You want a public price or a cheap monthly plan
You only draw a few diagrams a year
You need power system studies like arc flash (see ETAP)
You want a free tool (try QElectroTech)

What people ask

EPLAN Electric P8 FAQ

How much does EPLAN Electric P8 cost?

Eplan does not publish prices. You get a quote from Eplan. The price depends on the package, add-ons, license type and term.

Is EPLAN Electric P8 a subscription?

Yes. Eplan offers subscription licenses with terms of 12 to 36 months, as single-user or concurrent licenses.

Can EPLAN Electric P8 run in the cloud?

Yes. It can run on premises or through the Azure cloud.

What is the latest version?

Eplan Platform 2026. Eplan releases a new platform version every year.

Who makes EPLAN?

Eplan, part of the Friedhelm Loh Group. The company was founded in 1984 and is present in more than 50 countries.

What are EPLAN Electric P8 alternatives?

AutoCAD Electrical is the most common paid one. ProfiCAD and QElectroTech cost less. See our EPLAN Electric P8 alternatives.

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