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Johnny S.
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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Nice substitute for AutoCad"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
The other people that I work with use SolidWorks which is way more than what I need. I was using AutoCAD every day to accomplish my 2D projects. The fact that it works with AutoCAD files is definitely a plus.
I myself have not had the need to contact Customer Service but others at my office have and expressed that it was a nice experience. They were treated like a person and things were explained so that they could understand.
It was easy to get started using DraftSight since it was similar to AutoCAD. This saves a lot of time from having to completely learn something new. The layout is simple and easy to use. With using DraftSight every day, it is really nice that it integrated with my current way I work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
I dislike that you are not able to just purchase it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Sven O.
Modelling engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The viable AutoCAD alternative"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
I am a clinging-on DraftSight Standard user but even without the additional features of Professional I do find the software very capable and generally a pleasure to use. Particularly after dabbling with less serious cheap/free CAD alternatives in the past. I came to DS from AutoCAD LT doing mainly HVAC layouts and sections. Having learned a fair bit of the AutoCAD command-line syntax I really appreciated the highly transferrable skills when moving to DraftSight. This also means that if I ever have to move back to ACAD (at a future workplace) I will still remember a lot of the ACAD commands, having practised them in DS. It keeps one more flexible.
I find performance is good and stability is mostly good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
At times I have had a few crashes but then again I am often running DraftSight on a fairly modest business laptop with onboard Intel Graphics, which may cause stability problems.
Local support is not amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good Product for My Needs"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
I use DraftSight for the ease of use on checking files and making small edits. I use the product daily, and it supports my needs. I have reached out to customer support, and they have promptly assisted me in resolving my issues. They were able to explain the feature, how to integrate it, and how it works differently from other CAD programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
I dislike that it is a subscription-based service, but I understand that most CAD programs use that business model. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that DraftSight supports your daily tasks with ease and that our customer support has been helpful in addressing your inquiries. We understand your preference for non-subscription models, and we appreciate your understanding of industry standards. Your recognition of DraftSight's affordability and value means a lot to us.
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Paul S.
Automation Engineering Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Solid product at a reasomable price"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
It is still the best, fastest way to generate 2D layouts, as SolidWorks just takes too long for preliminary work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
Sometimes incompatible elements are added by importing customer data. It can be difficult to isolate these to purge them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing DraftSight’s speed and efficiency in generating 2D layouts. We understand the challenges with handling incompatible elements and are continuously improving our tools to streamline data management. It’s great to hear how DraftSight provides an affordable solution for accessing AutoCAD data. We appreciate your support!
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Verified User in Plastics
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Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Have used DraftSight 2D for years"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
I guess what I like best is the cost. I started out when it was free and i still believe now we get the best bang for our buck. Whatever I had to do using the competitor I was always able to do with DraftSight at a fraction of the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
I do experience quite a few crashes of the software, but it may just be my laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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Deputy Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"draft sight standard review"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
draft sight standard I use it in Korea.
I pay annually for 2D CAD work.
It is easy to use because of its compatibility and fewer errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
There is nothing I dislike.
Please update frequently for the convenience of users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Thank you for sharing your review and experience with DraftSight. We’re pleased to hear that its ease of use, compatibility with SOLIDWORKS, and reliable performance in 2D CAD work have been valuable to you. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we appreciate your suggestion for frequent updates—we remain committed to enhancing DraftSight to meet the evolving needs of our users.
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Sky W.
production engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"high cost performance software"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
powerful functions in a reasonable price Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
there is no bad experience in using draftsight until now Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Sky - thank you for your positive review. We're thrilled that you find DraftSight's powerful functionality and reasonable pricing valuable. It's great to hear that you've had no negative experiences so far. We're especially glad DraftSight is helping you design clear factory layouts that benefit your entire team.
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Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great CAD Software"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
Draftsight is much better value that alternative products. It has all the functionality we require for the electrical and mechanical drawings we need to produce. I have been using it for over 5 years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
In WIndows 11 I couldn't get it to start until I ran it as Administrator. Apart from that it is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad DraftSight has been a reliable, value-packed solution for your electrical and mechanical drawings over the years. We appreciate your note about the Windows 11 startup issue and will work to improve the experience—thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Trina H.
Prototyping Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My experience work with Draftsight"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
Draftsight has a user friendly interface that makes modeling easy and accurate, its simple to set up with a customizable toolbar, and it offers plenty of features to help you along the way. The customer support is excellent and you can use it as often as you need. it works smoothly with other modeling software making it even more versatile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
Like anything great, it has a few downsides. the high cost is a concern for some, and it has limited features for certain analtses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Thank you for your review and kind words about DraftSight’s user-friendly interface, robust features, and excellent customer support. We appreciate your feedback regarding cost and analysis features, and we’re continuously exploring ways to deliver the best value to our users. It’s great to hear how DraftSight enhances your design, prototyping, and testing processes. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Marc C.
Sole Proprietor
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Old School CAD for Old School People"
What do you like best about DraftSight?
Replicates the AutoCAD experience for cheap money. I learned AutoCAD in the 1980s and the rule was (back then and still today), enter keybpard commands with your left hand, operate the mouse with the right. All the old keyboard commands from AutoCAD work great with DraftSight. The switch from one to the other was virtually seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about DraftSight?
There is a problem with the Trim command. You can't trtim doing crossings, only by individually clicking the line to be trimmed.Irritating, but not a deal killer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight
Marc,
Thank you for your detailed review of DraftSight. We're thrilled that our software replicates the CAD experience you’re familiar with and that you find it cost-effective and practical.
It's great to see DraftSight playing an integral role in your business, assisting with CAD file conversions, providing compatibility with modern AutoCAD versions, and maintaining an easy-to-use design. Your feedback is invaluable for our growth and development.
We've noted your comment about the Trim command and will share this directly with our product team. We aim to deliver a product that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.
Again, thank you for sharing your experiences with us and leaving a review.
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