DraftSight

DraftSight is ranked #9 of 42 in 2D CAD software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $24.92/mo.

DraftSight plans and pricing

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Professional $299/yr USD/yr Create, view, and edit DWG, DXF, and DGN files · 2D drafting tools · Editing, design, and automation tools · AutoLISP support draftsight.com · 20 Sept 2026

Premium $599/yr USD/yr Advanced 2D CAD and 3D capabilities · Custom Blocks · STEP import · Sheet Set Manager · DGN Export · BIM module draftsight.com · 20 Sept 2026

Network $399/yr Starting at USD/yr Simultaneous organizational usage · Network licensing · Technical support through SOLIDWORKS partners · Network license deployment draftsight.com · 20 Sept 2026

DraftSight Professional $299/yr per year 2D drafting tools draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026

DraftSight Enterprise $399/yr per year Network-based organizational option draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026

DraftSight Premium $599/yr per year Premium features; 30-day free trial draftsight.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on 2D CAD software

Free plan: No
Native DWG support: Yes
DXF support: Yes
PDF underlay: Yes
Parametric constraints: Yes
Batch printing: Yes
Primary platform: desktop

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DraftSight

Free plan: No
Product: DraftSight is a desktop 2D CAD application for creating, editing, viewing, and sharing DWG drawings, with 3D design capabilities in some versions.
File formats: DraftSight works natively with DWG files and supports DWG, DXF, and DGN workflows.
Drafting tools: The product includes layers, hatching, snapping, splines, dimensioning, batch printing, and sheet set management.
Automation: DraftSight provides APIs and supports LISP-based automations, DLLs, and custom scripts.
PDF import: PDF Import converts PDF drawings into editable DWG files and is available in DraftSight Premium and Enterprise Plus.
Integrations: DraftSight describes integrations with SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace Make.
Supported desktop systems: DraftSight 2026 Professional and Premium support 64-bit Windows 11 and macOS 14, 15, and 26.
Windows requirement: DraftSight 2026 lists 8 GB RAM and 5 GB of free disk space as minimum Windows hardware requirements.
Mac requirement: DraftSight 2026 lists 8 GB RAM and 5 GB of available disk space for installation on Mac.
License choices: DraftSight offers named-user, network, and perpetual license options, with perpetual licenses available only through resellers.
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.
Intended users: DraftSight describes its audience as professionals and teams in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and design.
Cloud collaboration: The 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight datasheet says users can store design data in a centralized cloud location and manage permissions and revisions.
Price from: $24.92/mo

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Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best 2D CAD Software in 2026#9 of 42
Best CAD Software in 2026#13 of 32

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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