DraftSight is cheaper and as efficient as AutoCAD in 2D.
Updated November 22, 2023

DraftSight is cheaper and as efficient as AutoCAD in 2D.

Sylvain Drolet | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Paid

Overall Satisfaction with DraftSight

I have been using DraftSight for over 3 years now and I recommend it to all my customers as a replacement for AutoCAD since we only work in 2D. There are some small bugs that occur (full memory) sometimes when I am more than 3 hours on the same drawing and I go from one sheet to another quickly. Dynamic blocks are not supported by DraftSight and this is not pleasant when we import DWGs containing them.

Pros

Cons

  • That the selection of images placed in the background is not possible. It is difficult to make a selection of the objects drawn on top. This problem has been fixed in version 2020. Thank you.
  • The possibility of making my drawings quickly and precisely with very little adjustment with the way of doing on AutoCad.
  • Its affordable cost makes it a good competitor to AutoCad
  • The low cost of Draftsight is attractive to me as a self-employed worker.
Relatively identical interface to AutoCAD but at a much lower cost.

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

Perfect for 2D drawing in its Standard or Professional version. When I have 3D drawing to do, I will compare DraftSight with Sketchup which I currently use for 3D and which is suitable for my personal needs.

Using DraftSight

1 - Draw architectural/electricity plans and concrete bridges.
1 - It is me personally who learn the basics of Draftsight
  • Architectural drawing
  • Electricity
  • Concrete bridges
  • nothing special
  • Dynamics Block
It suits me for the price.

Evaluating DraftSight and Competitors

Yes - Autocad LT
  • Scalability
  • Integration with Other Systems
  • Ease of Use
  • Other
The price.
I would evaluate all the other applications and choose the one that suits me best.

DraftSight Implementation

Keep the implementation of menus and tool bars.
  • Implemented in-house
Change management was minimal
  • Keep the implementation of menus and tool bars.

DraftSight Training

Configuring DraftSight

Just right for this type of product.
No.
Some - we have done small customizations to the interface - For autocad users, the modification is quite easy.
No - we have not done any custom code
No.

DraftSight Support

I have never contacted the support for this product.
ProsCons
None
None
I used to fend for myself with research on the internet.
Nothing.

Using DraftSight

It's correct.
ProsCons
Like to use
Relatively simple
Easy to use
Well integrated
Consistent
Quick to learn
Convenient
Feel confident using
None
  • Draw
  • Cleaning of drawing
  • Layout
  • Keep the implementation of menus and tool bars.

DraftSight Reliability

Integrating DraftSight

Relationship with Dassault Systemes

Upgrading DraftSight

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