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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
No pricing available
DraftSight
Star Rating
(206)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansPowerCADD
Star Rating
(13)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DraftSight excels in drawing capabilities with a score of 9.3, while PowerCADD follows closely with a score of 8.9, indicating that DraftSight may be the better choice for users focused on high-quality drawing features.
- Reviewers mention that PowerCADD offers superior visualization tools, scoring 8.3 compared to DraftSight's 6.7, making it a preferred option for users who prioritize visual representation in their designs.
- G2 users highlight that DraftSight has a more robust file import feature with a score of 8.7, while PowerCADD scores slightly lower at 8.1, suggesting that DraftSight may provide a smoother experience when integrating existing files.
- Users on G2 report that PowerCADD shines in rendering capabilities, achieving a score of 7.0 compared to DraftSight's 5.8, which may appeal to users needing detailed and high-quality renderings.
- Reviewers say that DraftSight's dimensioning tools are rated highly at 8.7, indicating a strong focus on precision, while PowerCADD's tools in this area are not as highly rated, which could be a deciding factor for users who require accurate measurements.
- Users mention that DraftSight has a better overall ease of setup with a score of 8.7, while PowerCADD lacks specific ratings in this area, suggesting that DraftSight may be more user-friendly for new users getting started.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DraftSight
DraftSight Professional
Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year
Advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily. Ideal for companies, individuals and designers.
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access
PowerCADD
No pricing availableFree Trial
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
PowerCADD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
189
8.2
10
Ease of Use
8.3
194
8.8
10
Ease of Setup
8.7
101
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.2
27
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.2
144
7.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
194
7.1
8
Features by Category
Design
9.3
132
8.9
6
6.4
105
7.7
5
6.6
107
8.3
5
5.8
102
7.0
5
Edit
8.3
128
8.1
6
7.1
104
7.7
5
7.6
116
7.3
5
8.0
121
7.7
5
Collaboration
8.3
128
8.1
6
7.8
115
6.7
5
7.4
113
7.3
5
File Options
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
Tools
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
7.0
36
Not enough data
Design
9.2
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DraftSight and PowerCADD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PowerCADD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.9%
Design
5.9%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
52.7%
Architecture & Planning
45.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.1%
Machinery
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Higher Education
9.1%
Other
18.2%
Discussions
Could you have any application for this system for free?
1 Comment
PH
It used to be free to use, but now it has a small price tag for the standard version. Well worth it if you want to use it for your business, less so if you...Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
FF
Yes, runs on Windows with no problem.Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
BB
I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
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PowerCADD has no discussions with answers
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