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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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Jim W.
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Jim W.
Engineering Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Affordable DWG software"
5/5
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
Graham C.
Managing Director & Lead Technologist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good clean interface, full featured 2D at a good price point"
5/5
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
Verified User in Industrial Automation
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Affordable 2D CAD for electrical schematics"
4/5
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.

Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
UA
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good product for 2d"
4.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

The program is ery easy to use and learn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The program can slow down some older computers and glitch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for reviewing DraftSight. We appreciate your positive feedback on the product's ease of use and learning. We acknowledge your concerns about performance on older computers and are committed to improving this. We're pleased to hear the software meets your 2D CAD needs.

Verified User in Events Services
UE
Verified User in Events Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"DraftSight Review"
2.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Easy to use program, that helps with fast project turnaround. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The constant crashing of the program for simple functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you find DraftSight easy to use and it aids in a fast project turnaround. However, we're sorry to hear that you're facing issues with the program crashing.

It's essential for us to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for our users. Could you please raise a support ticket with us? Our team will look into this issue immediately and strive to rectify this as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, we are including the link to our support below.

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Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
UE
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"This software can help us create 2D images well."
3.5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Easy to use and its features are quite familiar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

for transferring the license to another PC is quite complicated and you must contact the software reseller first Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

We worked on translating this so we could get back to you.

What do you like best about DraftSight? This software can help us create good 2D images. It's easy to use and the features are quite familiar.

What do you dislike about DraftSight? The transfer of licenses to other PCs is quite complicated and you have to contact the software reseller first.

What problems is DraftSight solving and how is it benefiting you? The software is quite affordable for commercial operations.

Our response: We make user-friendly software to help users design in 2D efficiently. We know transferring licenses to another PC can be tricky. We are always improving our services and your feedback is important. We aim to make this process simpler. It's great to hear that DraftSight's affordability helps your business. We want to offer quality products at affordable prices to support your work. Thank you for your review and we are linking to our support page below.

Tanggapan kami: Kami membuat perangkat lunak yang ramah pengguna untuk membantu pengguna merancang dalam 2D dengan efisien. Kami tahu bahwa mentransfer lisensi ke PC lain bisa menjadi rumit. Kami selalu meningkatkan layanan kami dan masukan Anda sangat penting. Kami bertujuan untuk membuat proses ini lebih sederhana. Sangat menyenangkan mendengar bahwa keterjangkauan DraftSight membantu bisnis Anda. Kami ingin menawarkan produk berkualitas dengan harga terjangkau untuk mendukung pekerjaan Anda. Terima kasih atas ulasan Anda dan kami sedang menautkan ke halaman dukungan kami di bawah ini.

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Verified User in Civil Engineering
UC
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to understand the features. (Simple)"
4/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Help F1 always solve the probles and make work easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Need some more feature as 3D and link of pages Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Hello and thank you for your feedback. We're glad you find DraftSight easy to understand and that our Help F1 function makes your work easier. We appreciate your suggestions for more features and will consider them for future updates. Thank you for your continued support of DraftSight.

Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
UM
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great software for 2D design"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Quick and easy to learn, packed with functions for 2D textile and mechanical drawing needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

some minor bugs and software stability issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thanks for your feedback! It's great to hear you find DraftSight user-friendly for 2D drawings. We value your insights on bugs and stability as we continue to enhance our software. Stay tuned for our future updates as we aim to offer you an even better experience.

Aditya Kumar P.
AP
Aditya Kumar P.
Sr. SSO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
""DraftSight: Empowering Precision and Creativity in Design""
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

I don't have personal preferences, but users often appreciate DraftSight for its intuitive interface, extensive drafting tools, and robust 2D and 3D design capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Common user concerns with DraftSight include occasional stability issues, a learning curve for beginners, and the lack of some advanced features found in other CAD software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Aditya,

Your DraftSight review is spot-on! We're glad you find the interface intuitive and the drafting tools extensive – that's exactly what we aim for.

We take your feedback on stability and learning curve seriously, and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Our team is constantly working on improvements in both areas.

To help with the learning curve, we've created over 200 video tutorials that are openly available to anyone who would like to learn DraftSight (link below).

It's fantastic to hear that DraftSight streamlines your design process! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.

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Verified User in Machinery
AM
Verified User in Machinery
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Long time DraftSight user"
5/5
What do you like best about DraftSight?

Easy to use. Easy to learn. We've been using Draftsight at our business for over 10 years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I cannot think of anything at the moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

We're thrilled to hear that you've been a long-time DraftSight user. We sincerely appreciate your loyalty and trust in our platform over the past 10 years.

It's fantastic to hear that DraftSight has been easy for you to use and learn. We've always strived to provide a user-friendly interface and your feedback is a clear testament to the success of our efforts.

Your comments about not having any dislikes at the moment are very encouraging, and please do know that we always welcome your feedback.

The fact that DraftSight has been instrumental in solving AutoCAD seat issues, making it easier and more efficient for your users to view DWGs, it's just the kind of positive impact we aim to deliver. We're so glad that our software is contributing significantly to your business.