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At a Glance
DraftSight
DraftSight
Star Rating
(206)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
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progeCAD
progeCAD
Star Rating
(11)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that DraftSight excels in drawing capabilities with a score of 9.3, while progeCAD trails behind at 8.1, indicating that DraftSight is preferred for detailed 2D drafting tasks.
  • Reviewers mention that DraftSight's file import and export functionalities are robust, scoring 8.7 and 8.9 respectively, which users find essential for seamless integration with other software, whereas progeCAD's scores are slightly lower, indicating potential limitations in file handling.
  • G2 users highlight that DraftSight offers superior dimensioning tools with a score of 8.7, making it a go-to choice for precise measurements, while progeCAD's dimensioning tools are not as highly rated, suggesting a less favorable experience for users focused on accuracy.
  • Users on G2 report that DraftSight's ease of setup is rated at 8.7, making it user-friendly for new adopters, while progeCAD lacks a score in this area, which may indicate a more complex installation process.
  • Reviewers mention that DraftSight has a higher quality of support with a score of 7.2, compared to progeCAD's 8.1, suggesting that users may find more responsive assistance with progeCAD, which is crucial for troubleshooting and guidance.
  • Users say that DraftSight's product direction is rated at 7.5, indicating some concerns about future updates, while progeCAD shines with a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting a strong commitment to ongoing development and user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DraftSight
DraftSight Professional
Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year
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progeCAD
No pricing available
Free Trial
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
progeCAD
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
189
8.8
10
Ease of Use
8.3
194
8.8
10
Ease of Setup
8.7
101
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
27
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.2
144
8.2
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
194
10.0
10
Features by Category
7.5
137
7.6
7
Design
9.3
132
8.1
7
6.4
105
7.4
7
6.6
107
7.6
7
5.8
102
6.9
7
Edit
8.3
128
8.1
7
7.1
104
7.4
7
7.6
116
7.9
7
8.0
121
8.1
7
Collaboration
8.3
128
7.9
7
7.8
115
7.9
7
7.4
113
5.8
6
8.4
54
Not enough data
File Options
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
Tools
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
7.0
36
Not enough data
Design
9.2
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DraftSight
DraftSight
progeCAD
progeCAD
DraftSight and progeCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
DraftSight
DraftSight is categorized as CAD Viewers
progeCAD
progeCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
DraftSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.9%
progeCAD
progeCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
Reviewers' Industry
DraftSight
DraftSight
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.9%
Design
5.9%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
52.7%
progeCAD
progeCAD
Education Management
18.2%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Retail
9.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.1%
Law Practice
9.1%
Other
45.5%
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Discussions
DraftSight
DraftSight Discussions
Could you have any application for this system for free?
1 Comment
PH
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...Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
Floyd F.
FF
Yes, runs on Windows with no problem.Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
Bro in b.
BB
I'm looking to find a cad / MDT Read more
progeCAD
progeCAD Discussions
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progeCAD has no discussions with answers