DraftSight
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About
DraftSight is ranked #2 of 42 in 2D CAD software on Inferse. It runs on API, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $24.92/mo.
Compared on 2D CAD software
- Free plan
- Nodraftsight.com
- Native DWG support
- Yesdraftsight.com
- DXF support
- Yesdraftsight.com
- PDF underlay
- Yesdraftsight.com
- Parametric constraints
- Yesdraftsight.com
- Batch printing
- Yesdraftsight.com
- Primary platform
- desktopdraftsight.com
Facts
- Free plan
- Nodraftsight.com · 20 Sept 2026
- Product
- DraftSight is a desktop 2D CAD application for creating, editing, viewing, and sharing DWG drawings, with 3D design capabilities in some versions.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- File formats
- DraftSight works natively with DWG files and supports DWG, DXF, and DGN workflows.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Drafting tools
- The product includes layers, hatching, snapping, splines, dimensioning, batch printing, and sheet set management.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Automation
- DraftSight provides APIs and supports LISP-based automations, DLLs, and custom scripts.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- PDF import
- PDF Import converts PDF drawings into editable DWG files and is available in DraftSight Premium and Enterprise Plus.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- DraftSight describes integrations with SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace Make.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Supported desktop systems
- DraftSight 2026 Professional and Premium support 64-bit Windows 11 and macOS 14, 15, and 26.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Windows requirement
- DraftSight 2026 lists 8 GB RAM and 5 GB of free disk space as minimum Windows hardware requirements.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Mac requirement
- DraftSight 2026 lists 8 GB RAM and 5 GB of available disk space for installation on Mac.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- License choices
- DraftSight offers named-user, network, and perpetual license options, with perpetual licenses available only through resellers.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The product site says all versions include documentation, user forums, and online help, while network and Premium tiers include direct help from SOLIDWORKS-certified support partners.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- DraftSight describes its audience as professionals and teams in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and design.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Cloud collaboration
- The 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight datasheet says users can store design data in a centralized cloud location and manage permissions and revisions.draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026
Best DraftSight alternatives
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Where it ranks on Inferse
- Best 2D CAD Software in 2026#2 of 42
- Best CAD Software in 2026#1 of 32
Sources
- draftsight.com/how-to-buy;· checked 20 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com/media/apis· checked 29 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com/media/import-pdf-drawings· checked 29 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com/media/integration· checked 29 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com/support/system-requirements· checked 29 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com/how-to-buy· checked 29 Sept 2026
- draftsight.com/sites/draftsight/files/solidworks_colla· checked 29 Sept 2026