Compare DraftSight and ZWCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
$899.00 1 license With One-Time Purchase
DraftSight
Star Rating
(193)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansZWCAD
Star Rating
(241)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$899.00 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ZWCAD excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, while DraftSight lags behind at 8.3. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's intuitive interface allows for a smoother learning curve, making it more accessible for new users.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's quality of support is significantly higher at 9.1 compared to DraftSight's 7.2. Users on G2 highlight ZWCAD's responsive customer service and comprehensive support documentation as key advantages.
- Users say that ZWCAD shines in its modeling capabilities, scoring 8.1, while DraftSight struggles with a score of 6.5. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's 3D modeling tools are more robust, allowing for more complex designs and better visualization.
- G2 users report that ZWCAD's file import functionality is superior, scoring 9.2 compared to DraftSight's 8.3. Users highlight ZWCAD's ability to handle a wider variety of file formats seamlessly, which enhances workflow efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's documentation score of 8.9 is notably better than DraftSight's 7.9. Users appreciate ZWCAD's detailed guides and tutorials, which help them maximize the software's features.
- Users on G2 report that ZWCAD's product direction is rated at 9.6, indicating a strong positive outlook for future updates and features, while DraftSight's score of 7.5 suggests less confidence in its ongoing development. Reviewers say this makes ZWCAD a more future-proof choice for businesses.
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
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
$899.00
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Full DWG compatibility, 2D design/drafting, API (LISP)
- Compatible with DWG, DWT, DXF, DWF, DWFx
- Classic and ribbon interfaces & Customize user interface
- Tool Palettes for storing and sharing blocks, hatches, and drawing tools to design more efficiently
Free Trial
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
177
9.3
220
Ease of Use
8.3
181
9.4
221
Ease of Setup
8.8
88
9.4
127
Ease of Admin
8.2
27
9.0
35
Quality of Support
7.2
134
9.1
202
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
27
8.9
38
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
181
9.7
219
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.1
67
Design
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
7.1
64
Not enough data
9.4
75
Not enough data
9.4
75
Construction
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
8.2
67
Not enough data
7.5
65
Not enough data
7.5
64
Not enough data
7.7
64
Engineering
Not enough data
7.2
63
Not enough data
7.1
61
Not enough data
7.2
63
Not enough data
8.7
66
Design
9.3
121
9.3
167
6.5
94
8.2
151
6.7
96
8.2
154
5.9
91
7.5
148
Edit
8.4
117
9.2
165
7.1
93
8.3
155
7.7
105
9.0
158
8.1
110
8.8
158
Collaboration
8.4
117
9.0
164
7.9
104
9.0
160
7.5
102
8.7
159
File Options
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.9
47
Not enough data
9.3
49
Not enough data
7.2
38
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
Tools
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
7.0
32
Not enough data
Design
9.2
48
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DraftSight and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
DraftSight is categorized as CAD Viewers
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DraftSight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
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
17.4%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Construction
6.8%
Design
6.3%
Architecture & Planning
6.3%
Other
53.2%
Architecture & Planning
20.0%
Civil Engineering
18.7%
Construction
12.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.8%
Consulting
5.1%
Other
34.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
DraftSight
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sara W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
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,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Arturo I.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Printing is unreliable. Some tooling is complicated.
ZWCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Civil Engineering
ZWCAD has the most of basic and advanced 2D functions for CAD projects, it mean all of we require to design. But the best thing is the performance and compatibility with Autocad. It's important to highlight the price, this software costs about 20% of an...
Most Helpful Critical Review
mohammad shahabaz n.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
1.I wish there were more advanced features and tools, similar to those found in AutoCAD 2.AutoCAD has more advanced collaboration features, making it easier to work with teams and share files.
Sara W.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
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,...
Verified User in Civil Engineering
ZWCAD has the most of basic and advanced 2D functions for CAD projects, it mean all of we require to design. But the best thing is the performance and compatibility with Autocad. It's important to highlight the price, this software costs about 20% of an...
Arturo I.
Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace
Printing is unreliable. Some tooling is complicated.
mohammad shahabaz n.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
1.I wish there were more advanced features and tools, similar to those found in AutoCAD 2.AutoCAD has more advanced collaboration features, making it easier to work with teams and share files.
Discussions
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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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
Dynamic blocks
1 comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
H
1 comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers
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