# AVEVA E3D Design, AutoCAD LT vs DraftSight Comparison

| | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 285 | 209 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (60.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $760 every 2 years | Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AVEVA E3D Design

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (1 reviews)
- 3D Visualization (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### AutoCAD LT

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Easy Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (5 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (4 reviews)

### DraftSight

Pros:
- Ease of Use (17 reviews)
- Features Functionality (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (3 reviews)
- Drawing Issues (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (244 reviews) | 8.4 (192 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (247 reviews) | 8.4 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (104 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (210 reviews) | 7.2 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 7.3 (240 reviews) | 7.6 (197 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AVEVA E3D Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AutoCAD LT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 2 Year Subscription

Price: $760 every 2 years

Description: Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.

Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### DraftSight

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: DraftSight Professional

Price: Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year

Description: Advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily. Ideal for companies, individuals and designers. 

Key Features:
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.5/10 | 9 |
| **AutoCAD LT** | 7.9/10 | 151 |
| **DraftSight** | 7.5/10 | 140 |

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.5 (143 reviews) | 9.3 (134 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 6.8 (104 reviews) | 6.4 (106 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.0 (112 reviews) | 6.6 (108 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 5.9 (91 reviews) | 5.8 (103 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (138 reviews) | 8.3 (130 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 7.4 (98 reviews) | 7.1 (105 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (117 reviews) | 7.6 (117 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (119 reviews) | 8.0 (122 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (128 reviews) | 8.2 (130 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 7.8 (116 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (112 reviews) | 7.4 (114 reviews) | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DraftSight** | 8.4/10 | 55 |

#### File Options

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (51 reviews) | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (52 reviews) | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (54 reviews) | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (41 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (51 reviews) | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (50 reviews) | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (37 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DraftSight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Plant Design Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AVEVA E3D Design** | 8.6/10 | 11 |
| **AutoCAD LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **DraftSight** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design & Modeling - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Rules-Based Design** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structural Design** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component Library** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation & Optimization - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Validation** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Twins** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Tour** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Processes** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Process Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plant Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management - Plant Design Management Systems

| Feature | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import and Export** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Insights** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to AVEVA E3D Design (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Plant Design Management Systems Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/plant-design-management-systems)


**Unique to DraftSight (1):** [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AVEVA E3D Design | AutoCAD LT | DraftSight | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 52.0% | 62.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 60.0% | 35.4% | 31.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 12.6% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### AVEVA E3D Design

- **Oil & Energy:** 65.0%
- **Design:** 10.0%
- **Consulting:** 5.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.0%

#### AutoCAD LT

- **Architecture & Planning:** 19.6%
- **Construction:** 12.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.9%
- **Design:** 10.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.4%
- **Industrial Automation:** 3.3%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.8%
- **Automotive:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 25.8%

#### DraftSight

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 17.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 10.7%
- **Construction:** 7.8%
- **Design:** 6.3%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.8%
- **Industrial Automation:** 5.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 4.9%
- **Machinery:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 3.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 30.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AVEVA E3D Design

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## Top Discussions

### AVEVA E3D Design

No discussions available for this product.

### AutoCAD LT

- Title: [Is AutoCAD LT free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autocad-lt-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unless you have an student version, it is not free."
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "To produce all drawings, documents needed for Electrical Engineering Design for Machines and Electrical panels. "
- Title: [What is LT version of AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lt-version-of-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I use AUTOCAD 2018 LT, 2022 LT also, C3D 2018 and 2022."
- Title: [Would it be possible to create and save symbols in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/would-it-be-possible-to-create-and-save-symbols-in-autocad) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD LT used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/autocad-lt-what-is-autocad-lt-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "2D Drafting and design"

### DraftSight

- Title: [what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26200-what-operating-systems-does-this-program-run-on-is-it-microsoft-freindly) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
"
- Title: [what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26199-what-operating-systems-does-this-program-run-on-is-it-microsoft-freindly) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, runs on Windows with no problem."
- Title: [Could you have any application for this system for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/could-you-have-any-application-for-this-system-for-free) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It used to be free to use, but now it has a small price tag for the standard version.  Well worth it if you want to use it for your business, less so if you..."

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