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    DocuWare

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ADocuWare’s document management software delivers digital workflow and document control to boost productivity without the need for IT resources. Its cloud and on-premises products are presented as a best-fit solution for companies seeking to digitize, automate and transform key processes. DocuWare is headquartered in New Windsor, NY, and their solution is presented as a DCM, or lightweight ECM.

    $300

    per month

    DraftSight

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ADraftSight is a 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers and construction service providers, as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyists. DraftSight lets users create, edit, view, and markup any kind of 2D and 3D DWG file with greater ease, speed, and efficiency. Its familiar user interface helps to facilitate a quick transition from other CAD applications. DraftSight Offerings: DraftSight Professional: the advanced 2D CAD drafting…

    $249

    per year

    Pricing
    DocuWareDraftSight
    Editions & Modules
    Base
    $300
    per month
    Enterprise
    1,500
    per month
    Pro
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    DraftSight Professional
    $249
    per year
    DraftSight Premium (3D)
    $549
    per year
    DraftSight Enterprise
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    DraftSight Enterprise Plus
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    DocuWareDraftSight
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—DraftSight Professional, and Premium are available to purchase online directly. DraftSight Enterprise and Enterprise Plus are available to purchase through local resellers.
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    DocuWare
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    73 Answers
    Features
    DocuWareDraftSight
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of DocuWare and DraftSight
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    DocuWare
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    Ratings
    DraftSight
    6.8
    8 Ratings
    9% below category average
    3D Modeling00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    2D Drafting00 Ratings8.48 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings5.54 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings7.17 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings8.17 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings4.52 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings6.68 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings5.56 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    DocuWareDraftSight
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (6 ratings)
    9.2
    (417 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (24 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    4.8
    (15 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    9.0
    (16 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.3
    (6 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    7.4
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DocuWareDraftSight
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DocuWare
    We currently have a scenario where we print 1,000 documents per month, one for each resident. Because of DocuWare's ability to process barcodes, we dump that pdf to DocuWare and it files it into each resident's account. We then run scripting to add each of those documents to our cloud-based property management software. Saves having to process one document at a time per resident.
    Incentivized
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    Dassault Systemes
    2D design work
    3D design work
    Large area (500m²+) analysis and assessment
    From product design, including production drawings to lay out of large (10m x 1m footprint) layouts DraftSight is a cost effective solution providing all appropriate interfaces for BIM.
    The level of detail during rendering (while it can be slow) is good for visualization and for use in installation and training materials
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    Pros
    DocuWare
    • OCR is very good
    • Support
    • Ease of use
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    Dassault Systemes
    • You can easily bring in a dwg format drawing into the programme and it will display the information just as well as AutoCAD.
    • The programme supports shortcut features or one-click buttons for the most commonly used operations.
    • Script files can be used which is a bonus.
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    Cons
    DocuWare
    • No active directory integration, this doubles up user management.
    • No Outlook integration. Would be nice to be able to interact with Docuware from email.
    • No mobile application. We have many remote users that would benefit from this.
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    Dassault Systemes
    • The text search and replace is very crude and barely works. Needs a major revamping.
    • The layout tabs are very clunky and hard to use. Needs to be fixed.
    • DraftSight will fix a problem in one version, mess it up in another version, then fix it again later on. And so forth, and so forth, and so forth. Very poor software update control.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    DocuWare
    Docuware has become a vital part of our organization.
    Incentivized
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    Dassault Systemes
    It has given us, a small startup, the ability to compete effectively with far larger competitors by evening the playing field at a low cost.
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    Usability
    DocuWare
    Fairly intuitive for average users.
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    Dassault Systemes
    Easy if you know how to use CAD software. But is not very difficult to learn using DraftSight if this is your first CAD software. As soon as you get in to it the work flow will save you a lot of time and its simple interface is very nice.
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    Reliability and Availability
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    Dassault Systemes
    Other than a bug created by a VAR tech support that didn't get resolved until I installed the next version, DraftSight has worked fine.
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    Performance
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    Dassault Systemes
    In general it's very quick to load drawings...now it depends a lot on the file we're opening or working on.
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    Support Rating
    DocuWare
    We use a third-party company to assist in the support process, and they have been great to work with. Quick turn around on issues and almost immediate communication concerning support tickets. They are more than willing to consult with our IT partners as well, which is a must for our business.
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    Dassault Systemes
    Technical support seems to be overseas with broken English and difficulty to read English. I asked for a trial license to try the fix but it was declined. Ask pratiksha.dahotre and gayatri.keskar for details. In summary, they released a broken version, I helped to fix by providing feedback and error logs. They claimed it is fixed but I can't test it.
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    In-Person Training
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    Dassault Systemes
    Based on some knowledge of AutoCad, using Draftsight took a short time before I felt comfortable using it.
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    Implementation Rating
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    Dassault Systemes
    Take time to get used to where commands are and how the interface can be customized to suit your needs and work style. The keyboard commands are very helpful and can make work more efficient if time is taken to learn them.
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    Alternatives Considered
    DocuWare
    Managing documents and processes are very similar. The added value of Docuware Cloud is seen in the administrative management and the investment cost.
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    Dassault Systemes
    While SketchUp is free, DraftSights cost is minimal and its abilities are much greater. It is so much easier to layout and modifies a system design. Since DraftSight is compatible with all versions of CAD, it makes it easy to collaborate with customers on their specific system design. We spend less time and see greater sales on our projects.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    Dassault Systemes
    It's a typical contract for cad software. It was inexpensive at the time I started. But now the more useful features are on the more premium (priced) version.
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    Scalability
    DocuWare
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    Dassault Systemes
    As a startup, we really appreciate scalable software or tools, and because we use it for diverse types of projects, flexibility is key.
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    Professional Services
    DocuWare
    No answers on this topic
    Dassault Systemes
    Quite responsive when I have an issue, and with little to no delay in responding. They are professional and know the software so have been able to solve all of the issues that I have had with both using the software and also with making revisions as required. Non-technical issues like invoices have also been resolved quickly.
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    Return on Investment
    DocuWare
    • Allowed us to do multiple hours less data entry per client/per week.
    • ROI very quickly.
    • Package is customizable so you can scale as needed.
    Incentivized
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    Dassault Systemes
    • Draftsight has been very cost effective, it was free a few years ago then £79 a year, which it still is if you have the standard version. Now the minium level is Profession edition at £159+ VAT per year. Which is still very good value for money, just more that what we currently pay with the standard licences we have.
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    Screenshot of Plate InsertScreenshot of Image TraceScreenshot of 2D and 3D DWG filesScreenshot of HomeByMe Integration