Compare AutoCAD LT and DraftSight 
- Users report that DraftSight excels in its drawing capabilities with a score of 9.3, while AutoCAD LT slightly outperforms it with a score of 9.5, indicating that AutoCAD LT may offer more advanced features for detailed drawing tasks.
- Reviewers mention that DraftSight's ease of setup is rated at 8.7, which is commendable, but AutoCAD LT edges ahead with a score of 8.9, suggesting a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
- G2 users highlight that DraftSight's quality of support is rated lower at 7.2 compared to AutoCAD LT's 8.2, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance and resources with AutoCAD LT when facing issues.
- Users on G2 report that DraftSight's file import feature scores 8.3, while AutoCAD LT's file import capability is rated higher at 8.8, suggesting that AutoCAD LT may handle file imports more efficiently, which is crucial for users working with various file formats.
- Reviewers mention that DraftSight's collaboration tools, particularly in documentation, score 7.9, whereas AutoCAD LT scores 8.4, indicating that AutoCAD LT may provide better features for team collaboration and project documentation.
- Users say that while DraftSight offers solid modeling tools with a score of 7.0, AutoCAD LT's 3D/solid modeling tools score slightly higher at 7.6, suggesting that users looking for robust 3D modeling capabilities might prefer AutoCAD LT.
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access
AutoCAD LT is very efficient within its capabilities. This 2D-only software enables the user to produce construction drawings without all the bells and whistles (and complications) of using 3D modeling softwares. AutoCAD LT maintains all the tools and...
I found myself running into a lot of obstacles with the software when trying to open/edit/view any AutoCAD files that had any GIS objects built in at all. Also, I could not find any ability to do even minor 3d points with elevations for civil work. For this...
DraftSight has a "professional pack" offering --for professional grade CAD product use -- as well as a free 2D drafting download, with which I have had most of my DraftSight experience. While many other CAD softwares only run on a Windows platform,...
Printing is unreliable. Some tooling is complicated.
AutoCAD LT is very efficient within its capabilities. This 2D-only software enables the user to produce construction drawings without all the bells and whistles (and complications) of using 3D modeling softwares. AutoCAD LT maintains all the tools and...
DraftSight has a "professional pack" offering --for professional grade CAD product use -- as well as a free 2D drafting download, with which I have had most of my DraftSight experience. While many other CAD softwares only run on a Windows platform,...
I found myself running into a lot of obstacles with the software when trying to open/edit/view any AutoCAD files that had any GIS objects built in at all. Also, I could not find any ability to do even minor 3d points with elevations for civil work. For this...
Printing is unreliable. Some tooling is complicated.
