Daniel S.
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Daniel S.
Design Engineer/Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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.
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Isabelle D.
Maquettiste
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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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Syazwan M.
Application Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Using Draftsight is convenient for my work."
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

The features in the Draftsight helps me to allign with my client need thus ensure my customer satisfaction Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Some of the features is somewhat similat to Autocad but with difference kind of names. So i need to google the function to find the similarity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Syazwan - thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad DraftSight helps you align with client needs and ensures customer satisfaction. We understand the challenge of adjusting to different feature names, and recommend exploring our resources to simplify the transition and maximize your experience.

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zach g.
Manufacturing Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Love this 2D software"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

We use this for our plant layout and love all the things that this has to offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I wish there were a little bit more tutorials on the website. I feel like I dont know as much as I could on this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Zach - thank you for your review. We’re thrilled to hear how DraftSight is making a difference in creating accurate plant layouts and that you value its features. Your request for more tutorials is appreciated, and we’re happy to share that we already offer over 500 tutorials to help users like you maximize the software’s potential. Additionally, we’re continually working to enhance our educational resources to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

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Balwinder S.
designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to use"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Draftsight is very user friendly & easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Draftsight require more features like AutoCAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Thank you for your review. We're pleased you find DraftSight user-friendly and easy to use. We appreciate your suggestion for additional features and value your input as we strive to enhance our offerings. Thank you for highlighting how DraftSight supports your CAD design needs—we're grateful to have you as a user.

Kevin P.
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Kevin P.
Owner, Landscape Architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Draftsight a CAD solution comparable to ACADLT"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I have been using Draftsight now for over ten or 15 years

A few things I enjoy:

Layout and Keyboard shortcuts are similar to ACAD LT, which makes the transition between the programs very easy.

The price point is better.

It can save different user states for the UI.

There is a good and supportive community in the forums.

Supports external excel spreadsheets Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The paper space sheet size is not stable for drawing, and I have to keep reassigning the sheet size and have some other printing issues.

I know this comment is directed toward a third party add-on: Undet no longer supports draftsight. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Kevin,

Thank you for your trust and support in using DraftSight over the past decade. We're glad you appreciate our user-friendly layout, keyboard shortcuts, and ability to save different UI states. We also value your recognition of our competitive pricing and supportive community forums.

We appreciate your feedback on the stability of paper space sheet size, printing issues, and the third-party add-on, Undet. We understand these elements are essential to your workflow and will share this feedback directly to our product team.

It's our privilege to support users like you with our 2D CAD software. Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a comprehensive review.

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Avionics Lead Technician/ Chief Inspector
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Awesome CAD software"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

If you are used to using AutoCad then you can easily use Draftsight. It's almost set up the same way and very easy to understand and implement into your current drawings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

There is nothing I can think of that I dislike about the software. Although I don't use the full potential like some other drafters do but for what I use it for it works like a champ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Nathan,

Thank you for your detailed and positive review of DraftSight! We are pleased to hear that our software integrates seamlessly into your workflow and helps to accelerate your drawing process. Your feedback affirms our commitment to providing a user-friendly and efficient CAD solution. We greatly appreciate your support and trust in DraftSight.

Thank you once again for taking the time to share your experience with us. We look forward to continually serving your drafting needs and exceeding your expectations.

Verified User in Manufacturing
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Verified User in Manufacturing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Useful Tool"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Upside is that the software has every function possible. Once you know how to easily access the functions you need, you can quickly produce the drawings you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I wish there was more online resource how to videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Thank you for your review and for highlighting the robust functionality of DraftSight! We’re happy to hear how it supports your manufacturing process efficiently. We also appreciate your feedback on online resources—we’re continuously working to enhance our support materials, including how-to videos, to ensure you have everything you need to maximize your experience. We are including a link to over 500 DraftSight tutorial videos below.

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PAVAN G.
Draftsperson
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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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.

JP
J P.
Director of Continuous Improvement
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"An amazing alternative to the other guys!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

We had multiple CADD packages that needed support for document access after we upgraded to Solidworks for our 3D modeling. DraftSight has been amazing with helping us work with these 2D drawings. Users with familarity of the other packages were easily trained and immediately took to DraftSight.

The network implementation was super easy to implement and the use of network licensing has helped us to save money while making the product's use even easier. In the few occassions where support was needed, help was immediately available and provided solutions that were spot on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The hardest thing for us was our user's adoption of change. Initially we met a lot of resistance but once the product was established and used, the benefits were seen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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JP,

Thank you for your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear how DraftSight easily fits into your workflow and helped consolidate your CAD products. We also appreciate your feedback about the initial resistance to change, and we're glad to know that the benefits of DraftSight ultimately shone through. Your experience truly underscores the adaptability and utility of DraftSight. If you ever have more questions or need further support, don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!