An economical alternative to AutoCAD
Updated October 12, 2021
An economical alternative to AutoCAD
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with DraftSight
I use DraftSight to design equipment that is used by the company that I consult with. These are mechanical parts and assemblies. I like the DraftSight product but the company that sells the product just passes the buck and does not help the customer.
- DraftSight is easy to use if you are familiar with AutoCAD but a lot less expensive.
- If you are using DraftSight professional the hardware catalog and other drawings are easy to insert in the drawing you are working on.
- Drawings are easy to create with dimensions in standard form.
- An easier startup menu for setting up drawing defaults would be nice.
- The product takes a long time to load with no indication that it is loading just a blank screen.
- Product support is almost no existent. Took about 3 weeks to resolve a s/n issue.
- Eas of use and compatible with Autocad
- The cost of DraftSight is significantly less that AutoCAD and has most of that software's functionality.
I've used AutoCAD and TurboCAD and once the different steps used to create the drawings are learned, DraftSight was more efficient than the competition.
Do you think DraftSight delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with DraftSight's feature set?
Yes
Did DraftSight live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of DraftSight go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy DraftSight again?
Yes
Using DraftSight
1 - Design and engineering
1 - Engineering, design, and drafting
- Designing product and presenting to client
- Making changes requested by client
- Provide working drawings
- Product used for personal hobby projects
- Someday provide product for 3D printing
Evaluating DraftSight and Competitors
Yes - Replaced AutoCAD Lite - due to cost.
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Positive Sales Experience with the Vendor
Mainly price and the product file can be used by other CAD products.
I would not change my reasons for using this product.
DraftSight Implementation
- Implemented in-house
Change management was minimal
- Learning some of the unique functions of the program came slowly.
DraftSight Support
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Knowledgeable team | Slow Resolution Poor followup Problems left unsolved Not kept informed Escalation required Difficult to get immediate help Need to explain problems multiple times Slow Initial Response |
No
Not worth the cost.
Yes - Not to my knowledge.
Initially when I had a problem moving my product to a new computer.
Using DraftSight
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar | None |
- Main drawing functions are easy to use
- Modifying drawings is easy
- Setting up initial drawing parameters for new drawings
Yes, but I don't use it