DraftSight Reviews & Product Details

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.

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Languages Supported

Czech, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified)

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Meaghan Murphy

Pricing

Pricing provided by DraftSight.

DraftSight Professional

Starting at $299.00

1 Seat Per Year

DraftSight Premium (3D)

Starting at $599.00

1 Seat Per Year

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DraftSight Media

Dealing with PDF file conversions is a must and DraftSight does it effortlessly and can handle batch imports seamlessly, saving you time.

Easily manage large projects with a dedicated sheet set manager that collects sheets automatically from multiple drawings to prepare them for printing. Available in DraftSight Premium and Enterprise Plus.

Create Custom Blocks to accommodate multiple variations in a single block.

Convert simple or complex raster images of any kind including logos and floor plans to DWG files in seconds with the Image Tracer feature.

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Trina H.

Prototyping Specialist

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/17/2024

"My experience work with Draftsight"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

Draftsight has a user friendly interface that makes modeling easy and accurate, its simple to set up with a customizable toolbar, and it offers plenty of features to help you along the way. The customer support is excellent and you can use it as often as you need. it works smoothly with other modeling software making it even more versatile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Like anything great, it has a few downsides. the high cost is a concern for some, and it has limited features for certain analtses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Thank you for your review and kind words about DraftSight’s user-friendly interface, robust features, and excellent customer support. We appreciate your feedback regarding cost and analysis features, and we’re continuously exploring ways to deliver the best value to our users. It’s great to hear how DraftSight enhances your design, prototyping, and testing processes. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Marc C.

Sole Proprietor

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/17/2024

"Old School CAD for Old School People"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

Replicates the AutoCAD experience for cheap money. I learned AutoCAD in the 1980s and the rule was (back then and still today), enter keybpard commands with your left hand, operate the mouse with the right. All the old keyboard commands from AutoCAD work great with DraftSight. The switch from one to the other was virtually seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

There is a problem with the Trim command. You can't trtim doing crossings, only by individually clicking the line to be trimmed.Irritating, but not a deal killer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is DraftSight solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a sole proprietor primarily using SketchUp to create 3D models, I use DraftSight to convert CAD files received from clients to a format compatible with the version of SketchUp I'm running (Version 7 from 2007--the last free version to import AutoCAD and DXF files). As chief cook and bottle washer, I also do regular CAD drafting with DraftSight. It keeps me compatible with the modern bloatware versions of AutoCAD while remaining relatively fast-loading, accurate, and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Marc,

Thank you for your detailed review of DraftSight. We're thrilled that our software replicates the CAD experience you’re familiar with and that you find it cost-effective and practical.

It's great to see DraftSight playing an integral role in your business, assisting with CAD file conversions, providing compatibility with modern AutoCAD versions, and maintaining an easy-to-use design. Your feedback is invaluable for our growth and development.

We've noted your comment about the Trim command and will share this directly with our product team. We aim to deliver a product that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.

Again, thank you for sharing your experiences with us and leaving a review.

Isabella M.

Manufacturing Design Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/5/2025

"My Experience on DraftSight"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

This CAS program is perfect beginners beacuse its very use easy the interface is simple and the graphic look great making it a smooth experience for new users, and program is great for design , simulations and rendering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

There noting negative about this program its vesatile and can do many things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Thank you for sharing your feedback on DraftSight! We're delighted that the intuitive interface, design capabilities, and graphic quality have enhanced your experience. It’s fantastic to know that features such as surface sheet metal tools, assembly animations, and rendering have been instrumental in your daily workflow.

Verified User in Food & Beverages

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/25/2025

"OKish alternative to Autocad"

3/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

Works much the same as Autocad so is easy to use if you are used to that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Started out as freeware then jacked the price up once they had sufficient users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Thank you for sharing your feedback on DraftSight. We’re glad to hear that the software’s similarities to AutoCAD have made it easy for you to transition and complete tasks like P&ID creation and small part designs. While we understand your concern about pricing, DraftSight’s robust features and continuous enhancements are designed to deliver exceptional value, ensuring it remains a reliable tool for your professional needs.

Cynthia. J.

Product manager

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/2/2024

"Great management tool."

5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

It provides us with ease of interacting with the menus and the options which helps the members share ideas through the options and menus.

It has alot of good features which enables us create the drawings very fast.

It has multiple functions and very affordable making every member in the organisation to use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

It has helped us alot hence I don't see any dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Cynthia, thank you for your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear how DraftSight has provided ease of interaction with menus and options, making idea sharing within your organization more seamless. It’s great to know that the array of features helps you create drawings quickly and efficiently, while affordability ensures everyone in the team can leverage the tool. The fact that DraftSight has supported your transition from 2D to 3D design is exciting to hear. We’re so pleased to be part of your success, and we look forward to continuing to support your organization’s design needs.

Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/25/2025

"Improving the Energy Efficiency of buildings with the help of Draftsight"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

Straightforward to use and has everything that we require for a drafting software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The commands could be quicker/streamlined, a few steps required for most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Thank you for your feedback and for sharing how DraftSight supports your work in energy-efficient building design. We’re glad you find it straightforward and well-equipped for your drafting needs. Regarding your note on command streamlining, we’re consistently working on enhancements to optimize workflows and improve efficiency. Your insights are greatly appreciated as we continue to refine DraftSight for our users. Thank you for choosing DraftSight!

Verified User in Construction

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/11/2024

"Great Product"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

Easy to use and customizable, the interface is good and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Nothing, i never really had a problem and when I did I got it resolved easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Thank you so much for your review. We're delighted to know that you find DraftSight easy to use, customizable, and good value. We continuously strive to enhance user experience and resolve any issues promptly to ensure smooth operations. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing DraftSight!

SYED A.

Draftsperson & Programmer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/3/2025

"DRAFSIGHT"

4.5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

User friendly and some special features very helpful in speed and accuracy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

There are some extra features not available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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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.

Isabelle D.

Maquettiste

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/19/2024

"Easy to use"

5/5

What do you like best about DraftSight?

It is a user-friendly software that allows me to draw and import images in underlay! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I have nothing to complain about regarding the software itself. I have more of a language issue on the forum. What I regret is that there isn't a hotline when there are problems to solve. For me, this is the major downside because I've had problems lingering for 2 years without a solution... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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Isabelle - thank you for your feedback. We're delighted that DraftSight’s user-friendly tools help you manage architectural plans effectively. We understand your concerns about support options and recommend exploring our online support resources and community forums for guidance. Your input helps us improve!

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