Compare DraftSight and ZWCAD 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
DraftSight
Star Rating
(207)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(346)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ZWCAD excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to DraftSight. Users appreciate its efficiency, noting that it can handle heavy-size files easily, making it a reliable choice for complex projects.
- Users say ZWCAD's implementation process is quick and intuitive, with many highlighting features like the ability to plot with multiple pages and fast file opening. This ease of setup is a notable advantage over DraftSight, which has received mixed feedback regarding its initial configuration.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's user interface is particularly friendly for small businesses, with 68.7% of reviews coming from this segment. Users find it comparable to AutoCAD, making it a cost-effective alternative for 2D building plans and other design tasks.
- According to verified reviews, DraftSight is recognized for its user-friendly features, which some find helpful for speed and accuracy in 2D projects. However, it falls short in overall satisfaction and support quality compared to ZWCAD, which has a much higher rating in these areas.
- Users highlight ZWCAD's superior support quality, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, DraftSight's support has been described as lacking, which can be a significant drawback for users needing assistance.
- Reviewers note that while DraftSight integrates well with AutoCAD files, ZWCAD offers a broader range of tools and functionalities, including a robust tool palette with many electrical tools. This versatility makes ZWCAD a preferred choice for users looking for comprehensive CAD solutions.
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
190
9.3
319
Ease of Use
8.3
195
9.5
320
Ease of Setup
8.7
102
9.5
228
Ease of Admin
8.2
28
9.1
43
Quality of Support
7.2
144
9.2
298
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
9.0
45
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
195
9.6
316
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.2
83
Design
Not enough data
7.8
79
Not enough data
7.2
80
Not enough data
9.4
91
Not enough data
9.4
91
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
80
Not enough data
7.8
80
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
8.8
82
Design
9.3
132
9.4
260
6.4
105
8.5
238
6.6
107
8.5
240
5.8
102
7.9
233
Edit
8.3
128
9.3
254
7.1
104
8.6
242
7.6
116
9.1
244
8.0
121
9.0
244
Collaboration
8.2
129
9.1
254
7.8
115
9.1
246
7.4
113
8.9
248
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
7.8%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Design
5.9%
Other
52.9%
Architecture & Planning
20.4%
Civil Engineering
16.2%
Construction
14.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.3%
Discussions
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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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
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
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
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