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DraftSight Professional

Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year

DraftSight Premium (3D)

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DraftSight Demo - PDF Import
Dealing with PDF file conversions is a must and DraftSight does it effortlessly and can handle batch imports seamlessly, saving you time.
DraftSight Demo - Sheet Set Manager
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.
DraftSight Demo - Custom Blocks
Create Custom Blocks to accommodate multiple variations in a single block.
DraftSight Demo - Image Tracer
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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Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast and Reliable, worth its Value!"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It is easy to learn and use, It can be used by both engineers & architects !! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Some commands are not the same as the competitors. Customer support is not 24/7 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your feedback on DraftSight. We're glad to hear that you find it user-friendly and versatile for engineers and architects. We appreciate your comments regarding command differences and customer support, and we will share that feedback with our product and support teams. We do have many valuable tutorials available for quickly learning commands. You can find the link below.

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Verified User in Manufacturing
UM
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Everything is great in general"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It`s easy to use and custom friendly. Has a lot of great features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The program is closing by herself often without any reason Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you're benefiting from DraftSight's features and ease of use. Your positive experience is incredibly important to us.

We're sorry to hear about the difficulties with the program closing unexpectedly. We understand how disruptive this can be and are committed to resolving this issue. Please submit a support ticket detailing your experience, we are sharing the link below. This will ensure our technical team can investigate and address the problem promptly, ensuring an uninterrupted and positive user experience going forward.

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David W.
DW
M.D.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A good tool to open many different types of drawing files and check and understand the drawing."
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It's compatability on being able to open so many different types of drawings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The conversion of imperial to metric should be just one button to click on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying DraftSight's versatility and compatibility with various drawing formats.

We understand your concern about the ease of conversion between metric and imperial measurements and appreciate your suggestion. We're continuously working to improve user experience and are sharing your feedback directly with our product team.

We're glad DraftSight is a valuable tool in your work and is helping you communicate effectively with your customers. Know that we appreciate your support.

Verified User in Consumer Goods
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Software"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Easy to use and cross compatible with other software in the space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

some of the commands are not as intuitive as they could be. Functions aren't designed for a laptop keyboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your review! We're glad to find DraftSight user-friendly and compatible with other software. Your feedback on its intuitiveness and laptop keyboard functionality is very valuable as we always aim to improve and will share the feedback with our product team. We're glad to hear DraftSight aids in your 2D vector production. For any assistance, our support team is here to help. Ensuring a positive and efficient experience with DraftSight is our priority. Thanks again for your feedback!

Verified User in Construction
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Everything works without problems."
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Working with dwg files is very simple and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Sometimes it takes a little too long to load the files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Hi there! We couldn't be happier to hear that you find working with DWG files in DraftSight simple and intuitive. Your feedback fuels our commitment to creating a user-friendly experience for our customers. We have taken note of your concern about the file loading time and our team is constantly working to improve this aspect. Thank you for your feedback.

LG
System Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Program"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It's very fast and simple to use, and have so much useful features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I like if it have a more simple customer support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Luis,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're glad you find DraftSight fast, simple, and feature-rich. Our goal is to keep our program user-friendly and efficient for valued customers like you.

We've noted your feedback on our customer support and are committed to making it more straightforward and intuitive.

We appreciate your recognition of DraftSight as a cost-effective solution for viewing CAD drawings, providing an alternative to pricier options.

Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us improve and serve you better.

Verified User in Manufacturing
AM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"good for 2D and 3D modeling"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

cost effective solution for 2D and 3D modeling Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

not as powerful as other solutions like autocad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback on DraftSight. We're glad you consider our product a cost-effective solution for 2D and 3D modeling and that it fulfills your needs for layouts, CAD files, and modeling. We appreciate your observation about DraftSight's capabilities compared to other solutions and are dedicated to continuous improvement to exceed your expectations. Thanks again for your review!

Jim W.
JW
Engineering Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Affordable DWG software"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Opens any version of DWG. Almost identical to classic AutoCAD, so the transition has been simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Some icons are different than Acad, but the popup helps find the proper function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Hi Jim, we are pleased to learn about your seamless transition to DraftSight. The compatibility with various DWG versions and DraftSight's intuitive user interface are standout features. We appreciate your feedback and understand that familiarizing with some of the new icons can take a little time. Rest assured, the popup function is there to guide you.

Overall, we are encouraged to see DraftSight enhancing your workflow by offering an efficient solution.

Graham C.
GC
Managing Director & Lead Technologist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good clean interface, full featured 2D at a good price point"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Compatability with other DWG files, quick and intuituve UI, works well with GPU Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Complex pricing model. No monthly subscription for advanced (3D) features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Graham,

Thank you for your detailed review and feedback on DraftSight's interface and features. We're pleased our compatibility and intuitive UI have benefited you.

We appreciate you sharing your experience with DraftSight's ability to solve design problems, like 2D wiring systems and room layouts. We aim to make design projects easier and more efficient for users like you. We value your feedback on our pricing model and assure you that we are always exploring ways to enhance the user experience.

Again, thank you for your constructive review. It helps us understand user needs and improve our services. We appreciate you choosing DraftSight for your 2D design.

Verified User in Industrial Automation
AI
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Affordable 2D CAD for electrical schematics"
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Very similar to the mainstream 2D drafting software available. New users can adjust quickly to Draftsight. The subscription is affordable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The news pane keeps showing up, even after hiding it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are delighted to hear that DraftSight’s resemblance to other 2D drafting software and its cost-effective subscription are simplifying your design processes. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the news pane issue. Rest assured, our team is committed to enhancing user experience, and your input is instrumental in this effort. Thank you for choosing DraftSight.

Pricing Options

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DraftSight Professional

Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year

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Starting at $599.00
1 Seat Per Year

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