DraftSight Reviews

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

I love how it is FREE and a GOOD 2D CAD software! It has the same capabilities as the AutoCAD Lite. You can edit DWG files on it and you don't need to pay for updates every year as you do for other software. If you need more functionalities, you can upgrade to its pro version for about $300. In there, you'll have short-cut functions, more drawing tools, and even some programming functions.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

I am annoyed at the "-" (dashes) found in Excel tables embedded. Sometimes they just go away on their own but it's hard to identify and deal with them even using various zoom scales. Also, multi-sheet drawings are hard to handle from a single file. It has trouble printing them. This might also be an issue with AutoCAD.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

Most companies are using 3D models for now. But if you just want to edit AutoCAD drawings fast, you can use DraftSight's free version. Also, it has viewing options for stored files. You don't even have to pay extra for this feature.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

It is a free 2D CAD and drawing application with a comprehensive set of features. You can do basic drafting up to technical drawings in the system. I highly recommend it for mechanical engineers, civil engineers, architects, and others in similar fields. Also, it is compatible with formats supported by AutoCAD.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

The freemium model is not really for everyone. Also, the lack of basic 3D capabilities can be a bit annoying.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

We use it to view and print DWG/DXF. Also, it is great for fast edits and creation of technical drawings. Furthermore, as it is free and light, it is great in the office. Also, we use it on the go.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

I am used to the AutoCAD interface so I am glad that DraftSight has a familiar look and feel. It supports multiple formats, including DWG and DXF, and can convert them to other formats like SVG as well. With this, I can view and edit files made in AutoCAD without needing to buy a costly license. This is also helping us produce documentation for our projects.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

It could be enhanced with more AutoCAD-like features. DraftSight also needs to improve its print dialogue interface and to add support for DWF exporting. Plus, they should remove the need for constant program registration.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

Viewing AutoCAD files with DraftSight is awesome because we do not need to acquire a license we won't need. On top of that, it has drawing features that help us produce design proposals. Later on, we can use them in sophisticated software without affecting the integrity and interchangeability of the drawings.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

There is a free version that works when you need only basic functions. But if you require advanced features, there is a paid version, too. But it costs less compared to sophisticated drawing programs. Additionally, it has a better performance than other 2D drawing software I have used.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Plot settings are cumbersome but they are still worth using. There are command aliases that vary so a learning period is required.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I can use DraftSight whether at home or on the go for a job and even on Linux.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

Every basic tool is available free. If you want more advanced features, there are options for upgrading.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

There is little documentation available. More of it would be nice.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

This is a nice software that meets all of our basic needs because investing in AutoCAD would have been a huge loss for us.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

I purchased DraftSight Pro Version and it has been a perfect partner for my AutoLISP files. The user interface is also helpful for faster drafting.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

I am using a high-end PC and it still lags quite a lot so I think it's a software issue.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

This is the most economical option for drafting 2D with LISP files.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

DraftSight is great for viewing, creating, and editing Autocad files, especially for 2D drawing. The UI is also user-friendly. This is a good substitute for Autodesk Autocad.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

The application was free until last year.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

The application has everything I needed to do my AutoCAD 2Ds with. Plus, it's free.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

This is a great alternative for AutoCAD, especially if, like me, you're working on the text part of drawings. It features the same tools for a lot less money.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

I had trouble with Cyrillic fonts on the previous versions. They were immediately fixed on the later versions so I think it's not worth mentioning (yet here I am mentioning it).

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I work mostly on the text part of drawings so I can't say much about the main features of the application but what helped me most was that I can the files into PDF format. Being a technical translator it's perfect for viewing and translating the design to the clients.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

DraftSight also supports the DWG format. Also, it has the same interface and similar commands as AutoCAD. Furthermore, it is free to use. You can also opt for the professional version which is cheaper than AutoCad.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

It gets a bit annoying as it reminds you to register the free version. Like AutoCAD, DraftSight sometimes freezes for a second or two. Also, their website is not great. It is not easy to know where to download.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I use it for CAD drawings for my consultancy business.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

I need to view some CAD files a few times a month. However, I can't justify a full AutoCAD license. With DraftSight, I can view and edit 2D CAD drawings easily. Also, it's free. I don't need the premium version at all for what I do.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

The "Buy Now" button gets very annoying whenever you open the software. It is also quite big compared to the "no thank you" button. So, I have been leaving an empty window open just to avoid the annoying "Buy Now" button.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

We use it to view and edit customer 2D AutoCAD drawings. We don't need a full AutoCAD license just to do this.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes