--- title: DraftSight Reviews meta\_title: 'DraftSight Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 209 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how DraftSight works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.2 review\_count: 209 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-10' parent\_category: name: CAD url: https://www.g2.com/categories/cad --- # DraftSight Reviews & Product Details Visit Website A feature-rich DraftSight is a versatile 2D CAD solution tailored for professionals such as architects, engineers, construction service providers, professional CAD users, designers, educators, and hobbyists. Serving industries such as architecture, engineering, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, landscape architecture, and industrial design, the software boasts an extensive range of features that enable users to efficiently create, edit, view, and markup 2D and 3D DWG files. With its user-friendly interface, DraftSight ensures a smooth transition from any existing CAD application. Whether you're involved in detailed architectural drawings or complex engineering designs, DraftSight's comprehensive 2D CAD capabilities make it an ideal choice for all your design needs. * * * Product Website DraftSight Seller [Dassault Systemes](https://www.g2.com/sellers/dassault-systemes) Discussions [DraftSight Community](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/discuss) Languages Supported Czech, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Meaghan Murphy Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by DraftSight. ### DraftSight Professional Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/pricing) ## DraftSight Integrations (1) What do users say about integrations? Verified by DraftSight [ ![Product Avatar Image](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Product Avatar Image") SOLIDWORKS ](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) Show More ![Eyal S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Eyal S.") ES Eyal S. MCAD IT team manager Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 3/11/2026 "Works Great with SolidWorks" 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? it comes with every install of solidworks can work with my macros Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? not many youtube demos need to modify fonts that came from old autocad versions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? ability to review piping scheme with no special installation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 4/14/2026 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") UC Verified User in Construction Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/25/2025 "Good Product for My Needs" 3.5/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? I use DraftSight for the ease of use on checking files and making small edits. I use the product daily, and it supports my needs. I have reached out to customer support, and they have promptly assisted me in resolving my issues. They were able to explain the feature, how to integrate it, and how it works differently from other CAD programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? I dislike that it is a subscription-based service, but I understand that most CAD programs use that business model. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? It is providing a CAD program that is affordable in comparison of other CAD programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-10980593/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that DraftSight supports your daily tasks with ease and that our customer support has been helpful in addressing your inquiries. We understand your preference for non-subscription models, and we appreciate your understanding of industry standards. Your recognition of DraftSight's affordability and value means a lot to us. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Sky W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sky W.") SW Sky W. production engineer Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/25/2025 "high cost performance software" 3.5/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? powerful functions in a reasonable price Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? there is no bad experience in using draftsight until now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? design the layout for factory ,demonstrate a very clear picture for all of our members Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-10981363/official_response/edit) Sky - thank you for your positive review. We're thrilled that you find DraftSight's powerful functionality and reasonable pricing valuable. It's great to hear that you've had no negative experiences so far. We're especially glad DraftSight is helping you design clear factory layouts that benefit your entire team. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Daniel S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Daniel S.") DS Daniel S. Design Engineer/Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/11/2024 "Draftsight is my go-to for electrical diagrams" 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? I've tried a few different software options, and Draftsight is the best value that I've found for simple electrical and pneumatic control diagrams. There is much more sophisticated software out there, but for what I do (simple diagrams a few times a year), Draftsight works great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? Basic electrical elements (relays, switches, fuses, etc.) are included by default as blocks, but I end up making a lot of custom blocks for things like power supplies, drives, and PLCs, which takes a lot of time. I have also found that the process for printing multiple sheets or saving as PDF to be pretty clunky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? I use Draftsight for simple electrical diagrams, and also for viewing the occasional DXF file. I use Solidworks primarily, but Draftsight is great for 2D diagrams and any imported 2D CAD files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-9774647/official_response/edit) Daniel, Thank you for your detailed review of DraftSight. We truly appreciate your feedback and are so glad to hear that DraftSight serves as your go-to for creating simple electrical and pneumatic control diagrams. We've taken note of your comments about custom blocks and the process for printing multiple sheets or saving as PDF. Feedback like yours helps us to continue refining and improving our product to better serve our users. We are sharing your feedback directly with our product team. Thank you again for choosing DraftSight. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller PG PAVAN G. Draftsperson Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 10/27/2024 "My Experience with Draft Sight" 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? Most affordable, versatile CAD with DWG support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? DraftSight's main downsides are limited support and fewer advanced features compared to leading CAD software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? DraftSight aids in cost-effective CAD design solutions. Mostly i use this to create Dxf files which i use for my plasma cutting machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-10414840/official_response/edit) Hi Pavan - thank you for your feedback on DraftSight. We’re so glad to hear that you find DraftSight affordable and versatile, especially with DWG support for your plasma-cutting needs. We appreciate your insights on our support services and advanced features, and are committed to continuous improvements. Your feedback is appreciated as we work to enhance DraftSight for professionals like you. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Kyle B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kyle B.") KB Kyle B. Vice President Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/11/2024 "When you need an inexpensive 2D option.... Draftsight is there to save the day." 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? One of the best parts of Draftsight is that it is a very powerful application for the pricepoint. We have many users here with active subscriptions and it just makes thier work so much easier than with the free alternatives out there. It is easy to install and deploy as its just a simple installer. It has an easy system to register/deregister if you need to move your license from one system to another - especially those users with shared computers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? The constant price increases and the elimiatation of the standard program. While it is more cost effective that lets say Solidworks, it does see increases in the price and the standard version was removed altogether. This version allowed those that needed just the basics entry into this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? The free solutions dont offer as many features or conversions that this does. We also enjoy the interconnectivity between Draftsight and Solidworks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-9774763/official_response/edit) Kyle, Thank you for your thoughtful review of DraftSight! We're thrilled to hear that you find it to be a powerful and cost-effective tool that makes work easier for your team. We take pride in creating user-friendly software that aids in efficient installation, deployment, and license management. We understand your concern regarding the pricing changes and discontinuation of the standard version. Our mission is to constantly evolve and improve our software features and consequently, some changes are implemented. That said, we assure you that we're committed to providing you value for your investment. It's great to know that DraftSight benefits you with its extensive features and interoperability with SOLIDWORKS. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we appreciate your continued support. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller BS Bagha S. Designer and IT Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/11/2024 "A great value CAD software for 2D work" 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? I love that DraftSight has all the tools I need to create and edit 2D CAD files for all our construction projects, while being a great value. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? The interface is very dated, and not very easy to learn. It's quite hard to find out how to accomplish certain basic things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? The problem that DraftSight solves is that CAD software tends to be very expensive, especially for people who very occasionally need to view and edit CAD files. DraftSight strikes just the right balance of features for its price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-9774898/official_response/edit) Bagha, Thank you for your review of DraftSight. We're glad to know that you find our software valuable for your 2D CAD projects. We acknowledge your concerns regarding the interface and the learning curve. To support you, we offer a range of tutorials on our website that provide step-by-step guidance on various tasks. We hope these resources enhance your experience with DraftSight and we are linking to these resources below. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review. [See how DraftSight improved](https://www.draftsight.com/2D-cad/draftsight-tutorials) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Juan M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Juan M.") JM Juan M. Mechanical Engineer Machinery Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/11/2024 "Draftsight Review" 3.5/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? Similar to other drafting softwares I am familiar with so it is easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? short keys are not as intuitive as I'd like so sometimes it takes a little longer to figure out those shortcut commands since I am not as familiar with DraftSight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? When quick drawings need to be made, I'll use this instead of 3D software. I'm also able to capture a layout in 3D space and view and change it in DraftSight without having to deal with the big files and lag time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-9774665/official_response/edit) Juan, Thanks so much for your review of DraftSight! We're thrilled to hear you found our product easy to use and perfect for your quick drawing needs. We know intuitive shortcuts make a big difference, and we're always working to improve them. Your feedback will be shared with our team, and we can't wait to keep making our product even better for you. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Yuriy K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Yuriy K.") YK Yuriy K. Autocad Drafter Construction Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/28/2024 "A versatile tool for any task" 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? 1. It features the option to change user interface to classic, with toolbars. That is one of the reasons why I switched from AutoCAD. 2. Price. 3. Supports all \*.DWG files, no compatibility issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? 1. Standard Ctrl+S combination is not available for a progress saving! 2. Interface settings (like toolbars) reset and it need to be customized manually after each product update. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? DraftSight is an affordable solution for general 2D/3D drafting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-9715445/official_response/edit) Thank you Yuriy for your detailed feedback on DraftSight. We're pleased to hear that the customizable interface, competitive pricing, and seamless \*.DWG file support have been key advantages for you. We also acknowledge your concerns about the Ctrl+S shortcut and interface settings and will take these into account for future improvements. 6/11/2024 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Millor Soong P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Millor Soong P.") MP Millor Soong P. Mechanical Designer Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/24/2024 "Good transfer to Drafsight" 4/5 What do you like best about DraftSight? Good interface to use and smoothy transistion from Autocad to Drafsight. It is good for intergration with PDM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about DraftSight? My current revision is 2023, it is hard to handle copy/paste for big drawings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you? hydraulic crt and more 2D drawing, label, vendor parts etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/draftsight-review-10405907/official_response/edit) Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear that you value the smooth transition from AutoCAD, the intuitive interface, and the integration with PDM. Regarding your feedback on copy/paste for large drawings in the 2023 revision, we understand the impact on your workflow and are continually working on updates to enhance performance and usability. Your input helps us prioritize improvements—thank you for sharing. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ## Questions about DraftSight? 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