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DraftSight
Professional 2D CAD drafting
As of 30 August 2026, DraftSight starts at $29/month. DraftSight is a professional-grade 2D drafting and 3D design solution with a familiar AutoCAD-like interface. Softwr lists it under CAD. DraftSight is made by Dassault Systèmes, launched in 1981, available on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Overview
What DraftSight does
DraftSight is a professional-grade 2D drafting and 3D design solution with a familiar AutoCAD-like interface.
What people use it for
- 2D drafting and annotation on DWG files
- Opening and editing DWG drawings without AutoCAD
- Architectural and engineering drawing production
- Working alongside SOLIDWORKS in a Dassault toolchain
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about DraftSight.
- Specific pricing amounts not disclosed on website
- Directs customers to contact sales or visit store for pricing
- Three tiers available but feature differences not fully detailed
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- DraftSightvsKeyShot
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Pricing
What DraftSight costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Standard
$99 /mo
- 2D drafting
Professional
$199 /mo
- 2D + 3D
Premium
$499 /mo
- Advanced features
Capabilities
Features
DWG/DXF support
2D drafting
3D modeling
Batch printing
PDF import
Layer management
SolidWorks
Integration with SolidWorks
CATIA
Integration with CATIA
Dassault account
Dassault account security feature
Windows support
Available on Windows
MacOS support
Available on macOS
Linux support
Available on Linux
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
Is there a free trial for DraftSight?
Yes, DraftSight offers a 30-day full-featured trial available for download. The trial provides complete access to all 2D/3D tools and advanced features.
SourceWhat DraftSight tiers are available?
DraftSight offers three pricing tiers: Professional (core 2D CAD tools), Premium (adds advanced tools, STEP import, and BIM module), and Enterprise (for large organizations with multiple sites).
SourceWhat licensing options does DraftSight provide?
DraftSight offers Named-User Licensing for individuals and dedicated workstations, Network Licensing for shared access across users and locations, Perpetual Licensing for one-time purchase, and Cloud and Remote Access options.
SourceBehind it
Who makes DraftSight
- Company
- Dassault Systèmes
- Based in
- Vélizy-Villacoublay, France
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