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Users consistently praise DraftSight for its ease of use and affordability, making it a strong alternative to more expensive CAD software like AutoCAD. Many appreciate its intuitive interface and compatibility with DWG files, which allows for a smooth transition from other platforms. However, some users report occasional stability issues and a lack of advanced features compared to competitors.

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Kyle B.
KB
Kyle B.
Vice President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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.

Denny W.
DW
Denny W.
Mechanical Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great software at a great price"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It has all the functionality of very expensive competitive software at a fraction of the cost. I use it at home and work. Draftsight does everything I need without the hassle of the more expensive versions. I can use all the same commands and processes as I could with AuotCAD so I didn't have to learn a new way of doing things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

There is not as much support as you might need if you don't know what you are doing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Denny, thank you for your valuable feedback. We're thrilled to hear that DraftSight's features and compatibility with CAD commands have made your work process more efficient. We understand the importance of reliable support and want to assure you that we are working to improve our customer support to provide you with a better user experience. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

Patrick G.
PG
Patrick G.
Application Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to pick up and start using day 1"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

with some experience in autocad LT, you can pick up this program day 1. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Hard to get customer support. wish it was supported like SW. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you, Patrick. We are so glad to hear that you find DraftSight user-friendly and affordable for your drafting needs, including P&IDs and electrical schematics. We value your feedback on our customer support and are dedicated to making improvements. Thank you for choosing DraftSight and for taking the time to leave a review.

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Blak. A.
Country Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best platform for 2D drawing at 2024..!!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I like how great it is to create very complex drawings using it.

Also i like it's option for free trial for people that need to test it.

Very user friendly to its users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

All is well with it, i have no dislike towards it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased that you’ve found DraftSight so effective for creating complex drawings, and that the platform’s user-friendly interface meets your needs. It’s also great to know that the free trial feature was a helpful way to explore the software. We’re glad you’ve had a seamless experience, with no issues to report, and that our competitive pricing and excellent CAD file compatibility have proven valuable. Your feedback motivates us to continue refining DraftSight to deliver even more for our users.

LUZ M.
LM
LUZ M.
Regional Project Coordinator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Draftsight helps you save time and organizing your drawing set"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I enjoy the detail drawings management with the ability to edit the scale and annotation. Also, it gives you an option to tag the detail to your floor plan with a reference to the detail drawing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

So, far I havent found anything disatisfying with the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Luz, thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear how much you’re enjoying the detail drawings management features, especially the ability to edit scales, annotations, and tag details to your floor plans. It’s great to know that these tools help you save time and keep your drawing sets well-organized. We're also pleased that you haven’t encountered any issues with the software so far. Your feedback reinforces our commitment to providing tools that effectively meet your design needs.

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

Easy to operate. Accessible menus. Even novice users learn quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I don't think it has any disadvantages compared to other drawing software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear how intuitive and user-friendly you find DraftSight. It’s great to know it’s meeting your needs as a reliable replacement for AutoCAD, and we’re committed to continuing to provide tools that enhance your workflow effectively.

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Bagha S.
Designer and IT
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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.

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Juan M.
JM
Juan M.
Mechanical Engineer
Machinery
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

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.

Eric P.
EP
Eric P.
Owner / Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good cad but not entirely stable for mac users"
2.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I like it's functions mirror / copy those of autocad. Basically zero learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

As a paid mac user the platform suffers from crashes and lack of updates to the latest OS.

My current gripe is that Custom page sizes for plotting cannot be made basically rendering the software very annyoing without big workarounds.

Customer support is lacking as I've made several attempts to get this resolved with no luck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Eric,

Thank you for your feedback on DraftSight. We appreciate your comments about the platform's functionalities and easy onboarding.

We apologize for the stability issues you are experiencing on macOS and the difficulties with custom page sizes for plotting. For further assistance in resolving these issues, please contact us at Draftsight.SalesOperations@3ds.com

We appreciate your feedback and will prioritize addressing the issues you've mentioned.

Gordon S.
GS
Gordon S.
Senior Applications and Sales Support Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"An excellent 2D draughting package that works like you are used to"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It has a clean upto date interface. Highly compatible with many earlier releases of dwg files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I cannot in all honesty think of anything to add here. Possible make it even easier to customise? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you Gordon for your review! We’re delighted that you’re enjoying DraftSight’s clean, up-to-date interface and its strong compatibility with DWG files—it’s great to hear it helps you review and edit with ease. We appreciate your suggestion to make customization even easier, and we’ll use your feedback as we continue to improve the software to serve you better. Thanks again for sharing your experience.