Item: DraftSight
Rating: 8
Author: Emily Mattei

Overall Satisfaction with DraftSight

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use Draftsight on a daily basis to create interior architectural drawings for high-end residential design projects. I work together with architects, across a variety of drafting/design platforms, to create design details to be built in new construction and renovations.

Pros and Cons

Pros

When I started using Draftsight it was attractive because it was free. As a small business start-up, keeping my costs down was a huge plus. As my business has grown, I now pay for the professional version.
The interface is clear and user-friendly.

Cons

I am not really sure what benefits there are to the professional version over the free version.
The program tends to crash pretty frequently which sometimes causes work to be lost.

Return on Investment

I would say there is a ROI on my investment.

Alternatives Considered

n/a

Likelihood to Recommend

If you were taught drafting on AutoCAD and have not transitioned to a more BIM-type of drafting program, Draftsight is a great alternative. More cost-effective, and a good solution for a small business. Our in-office design standards and line weights work fine when we work with architects who are operating in other systems the drawings get a little funky when sharing files. It takes more work to get them to be legible and look professional moving between programs.

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All in all, a good fit for a small design firm

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