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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.2% 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
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Star Rating
(13)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about QCADSummary
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 QCAD follows closely with a score of 9.5, indicating that both products are strong in this area, but QCAD may have a slight edge in user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that DraftSight's file import feature is rated at 8.3, which is slightly higher than QCAD's 8.1, suggesting that DraftSight may offer a more seamless experience when bringing in existing files.
- G2 users highlight that DraftSight's dimensioning tools are rated at 8.7, showcasing its robust functionality for precise measurements, while QCAD's tools are not as highly rated, indicating a potential area for improvement.
- Users on G2 report that DraftSight has a better quality of support with a score of 7.2 compared to QCAD's 7.4, suggesting that QCAD may provide slightly better customer service experiences.
- Reviewers say that DraftSight's ease of setup is rated at 8.7, which is a strong point for new users, while QCAD does not have a score listed, indicating that it may not be as straightforward to set up.
- Users mention that DraftSight's product direction is rated at 7.5, while QCAD shines with a higher score of 8.9, indicating that QCAD may have a more positive outlook for future updates and features.
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
QCAD
No pricing availableFree Trial
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
QCAD
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
189
8.6
11
Ease of Use
8.3
194
8.5
12
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
9.0
12
Features by Category
Design
9.3
132
9.6
8
6.4
105
5.8
8
6.6
107
6.7
8
5.8
102
5.4
8
Edit
8.3
128
8.3
8
7.1
104
5.8
6
7.6
116
7.7
8
8.0
121
6.3
5
Collaboration
8.3
128
8.1
8
7.8
115
6.9
8
7.4
113
7.7
8
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 QCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD and CAD Viewers
Unique Categories
DraftSight has no unique categories
QCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QCAD
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%
Education Management
23.1%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Program Development
7.7%
Printing
7.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.7%
Other
46.2%
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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QCAD has no discussions with answers
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