Yuriy K.
YK
Yuriy K.
Autocad Drafter
Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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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.

Millor Soong P.
MP
Millor Soong P.
Mechanical Designer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"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.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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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.

Amber S.
AS
Amber S.
Mechanical Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best software next to AutoDesk!"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I love the ease of use, and the similarites to AutoCAD. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The only downside i have ran into is, when working with other users in older platforms you have to backsave everything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Amber,

Thank you for your insightful review! We're pleased that DraftSight offers you a rich and user-friendly interface that eases your workflow. While we understand the inconvenience of back-saving data for compatibility with older platforms, we're continuously working on improving our software. As you've highlighted, we aim to provide a cost-effective solution that lets you engage with and modify legacy data. We appreciate you taking the time to share your DraftSight experience.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
UT
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Amazing NextGen CAD Software"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Draftsight automation stretigies was the key takeaway for me from the Draftsight Live 2024 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I have to constantly reassign the paper space sheet size for drawing, and I also have other printing problems sometimes. 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 glad DraftSight's automation strategies were a key takeaway for you at DraftSight Live 2024. Regarding the issues you’ve mentioned with paper space sheet size and printing, we appreciate your feedback and will continue improving these areas. Your input is valuable as we refine the software to meet your needs better.

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
UE
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Product for hobbiest or professional"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Ease of use, Supported formats and ease of implementation, provides good performance on older systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Restricted to installtion on only one machine. It would be even more useful if I could onstall on both my corprate machine and home machine Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Thank you for taking the time to review DraftSight and provide your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciate the product's ease of use, supported formats, and performance on older systems.

We understand your concern about the restriction to one machine installation and will consider this as we continue to improve the product. At DraftSight, our goal is to deliver maximum value to our users, and your insights are crucial in achieving this.

Thank you again for your feedback and support of DraftSight.

JJ
Joseph J.
Process Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Affordable, easy to use and reliable"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Very light on the machine and easy to use almost everyday, nothing is too complicated. Allows saving in a lot of different formats. Very affordable compared to Autocad. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Layer management could use a redesign. It is too cumbersome currently to move layers or freeze or delete them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Joseph - we appreciate your positive feedback about DraftSight. We're thrilled to hear that you find it cost-effective, easy to use, and reliable for your everyday tasks. We appreciate your feedback on layer management and will share it with the product team directly for future improvements.

If you have any specific suggestions or encounter any issues while using DraftSight, please feel free to reach out to our support team. Thank you for choosing DraftSight.

DD
Dillon D.
IT Supervisor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"IT Administrator that manages licensing, install, and upgrades"
4/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I like how easy it is to license or move licenses. We have had some cases where licenses get locked to PCs but support has helped promptly. The auto renew process works well for us too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I dont love that all my licenses renew at different intervals and I dont have a central source of truth for all licensing. We have a lot that are grandfathered so moving to a new license model would be expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Dillon,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on DraftSight and taking the time to leave a review. We're glad you find licensing easy and our support helpful. We aim to simplify the process and appreciate your comments on license renewal and central information sources. We're working on making it more streamlined and cost-effective, you can always contact our team for renewal help. It's great to hear DraftSight meets your 2D and 3D design needs. Thanks for choosing us!

Jason Daniel G.
JG
Jason Daniel G.
Especialista en desarrollo de negocios
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Innovating"
4/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I think DS is an evolving tool that can allow us to work with 2D and 3D. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Sometimes is difficult to find the right tutorial for 3D Process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Jason, thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re pleased to hear that you see DraftSight as an evolving tool, supporting both 2D and 3D work. We appreciate your feedback regarding finding the proper tutorial for 3D processes—this is helpful as we work to improve the accessibility and organization of our resources.

RB
Robert B.
Supervisor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent alternative to AutoCAD"
4/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

It is easy to transition from AutoCAD as most menu commands are the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

PDF import is not default in all versions like it is in AutoCAD LT even. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Robert,

Thank you for your positive feedback on DraftSight. We are thrilled to hear that you found our software to be an excellent alternative to other CAD providers. Our aim has always been to ensure easy transitioning for users, and we're glad you appreciate the similarities in menu commands.

We also noted your concerns about the PDF import feature not being default in all versions. We value this feedback and will share it directly with our product team.

We're happy to know that DraftSight has been efficient in helping you view, dimension, and print off CAD drawings, making your tasks less complex. Thank you for choosing DraftSight and for taking the time to leave us a review.

Verified User in Consumer Goods
UC
Verified User in Consumer Goods
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless precision and robust functionality: DraftSight streamlines my design workflow"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

The best aspect of DraftSight is its intuitive user interface, which seamlessly combines advanced CAD tools with easy navigation, allowing for efficient and precise design creation and modification. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The main drawback of DraftSight is its occasional performance lag when handling very large or complex files, which can slow down the design process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are pleased to know that you find DraftSight's intuitive interface and advanced features beneficial to your design process. We acknowledge your concerns regarding performance lag with large files, and we are sharing this feedback directly to our product team. Your feedback is appreciated, and we look forward to continually improving your experience with DraftSight. Thank you for being a valued member of our community!