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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
DraftSight
Star Rating
(206)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(341)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ZWCAD excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, while DraftSight lags behind at 8.3. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's intuitive interface significantly reduces the learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers say that ZWCAD's quality of support is notably higher at 9.1 compared to DraftSight's 7.2. Users on G2 highlight ZWCAD's responsive customer service and comprehensive documentation as key advantages.
- G2 users mention that ZWCAD's modeling capabilities are superior, scoring 8.1, while DraftSight struggles with a score of 6.5. Reviewers say that ZWCAD's 3D modeling tools are more robust and user-friendly, making complex designs easier to execute.
- Users say that ZWCAD's file import feature is rated higher at 9.2 compared to DraftSight's 8.3. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD supports a wider range of file formats, which is crucial for seamless project collaboration.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD shines in documentation with a score of 9.0, while DraftSight's documentation is rated lower at 7.9. Users report that ZWCAD provides clearer guides and tutorials, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users on G2 report that ZWCAD's product direction is rated at 9.6, indicating a strong positive outlook for future updates, while DraftSight's score of 7.5 suggests less confidence in its ongoing development. Reviewers say that ZWCAD's commitment to innovation is a significant factor in their satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DraftSight
DraftSight Professional
Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year
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.
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- 2D drafting tools
- Basic 3D viewing functionality
Free Trial
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
189
9.3
316
Ease of Use
8.3
194
9.5
317
Ease of Setup
8.7
101
9.5
225
Ease of Admin
8.2
27
9.0
42
Quality of Support
7.2
144
9.2
297
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
9.0
45
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
194
9.6
314
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.2
84
Design
Not enough data
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.3
81
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.4
92
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
7.6
81
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
7.9
81
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.5
78
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.9
83
Design
9.3
132
9.4
256
6.4
105
8.5
239
6.6
107
8.5
241
5.8
102
7.9
234
Edit
8.3
128
9.3
251
7.1
104
8.6
243
7.6
116
9.1
243
8.0
121
9.0
244
Collaboration
8.3
128
9.1
251
7.8
115
9.1
246
7.4
113
8.9
246
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 and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
DraftSight is categorized as CAD Viewers
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.9%
Design
5.9%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
52.7%
Architecture & Planning
20.2%
Civil Engineering
16.3%
Construction
14.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.3%
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
FF
Yes, runs on Windows with no problem.Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
BB
I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
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H
1 Comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers
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