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193 DraftSight Reviews
4.2 out of 5
193 DraftSight Reviews
4.2 out of 5

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Verified User in Construction
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

Working with dwg files is very simple and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Sometimes it takes a little too long to load the files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Hi there! We couldn't be happier to hear that you find working with DWG files in DraftSight simple and intuitive. Your feedback fuels our commitment to creating a user-friendly experience for our customers. We have taken note of your concern about the file loading time and our team is constantly working to improve this aspect. Thank you for your feedback.

LG
System Engineer
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

It's very fast and simple to use, and have so much useful features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

I like if it have a more simple customer support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Luis,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're glad you find DraftSight fast, simple, and feature-rich. Our goal is to keep our program user-friendly and efficient for valued customers like you.

We've noted your feedback on our customer support and are committed to making it more straightforward and intuitive.

We appreciate your recognition of DraftSight as a cost-effective solution for viewing CAD drawings, providing an alternative to pricier options.

Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us improve and serve you better.

Verified User in Manufacturing
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

cost effective solution for 2D and 3D modeling Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

not as powerful as other solutions like autocad Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback on DraftSight. We're glad you consider our product a cost-effective solution for 2D and 3D modeling and that it fulfills your needs for layouts, CAD files, and modeling. We appreciate your observation about DraftSight's capabilities compared to other solutions and are dedicated to continuous improvement to exceed your expectations. Thanks again for your review!

Jim W.
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

Opens any version of DWG. Almost identical to classic AutoCAD, so the transition has been simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Some icons are different than Acad, but the popup helps find the proper function. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Hi Jim, we are pleased to learn about your seamless transition to DraftSight. The compatibility with various DWG versions and DraftSight's intuitive user interface are standout features. We appreciate your feedback and understand that familiarizing with some of the new icons can take a little time. Rest assured, the popup function is there to guide you.

Overall, we are encouraged to see DraftSight enhancing your workflow by offering an efficient solution.

Graham C.
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

Compatability with other DWG files, quick and intuituve UI, works well with GPU Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Complex pricing model. No monthly subscription for advanced (3D) features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Graham,

Thank you for your detailed review and feedback on DraftSight's interface and features. We're pleased our compatibility and intuitive UI have benefited you.

We appreciate you sharing your experience with DraftSight's ability to solve design problems, like 2D wiring systems and room layouts. We aim to make design projects easier and more efficient for users like you. We value your feedback on our pricing model and assure you that we are always exploring ways to enhance the user experience.

Again, thank you for your constructive review. It helps us understand user needs and improve our services. We appreciate you choosing DraftSight for your 2D design.

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What do you like best about DraftSight?

Very similar to the mainstream 2D drafting software available. New users can adjust quickly to Draftsight. The subscription is affordable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The news pane keeps showing up, even after hiding it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are delighted to hear that DraftSight’s resemblance to other 2D drafting software and its cost-effective subscription are simplifying your design processes. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the news pane issue. Rest assured, our team is committed to enhancing user experience, and your input is instrumental in this effort. Thank you for choosing DraftSight.

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What do you like best about DraftSight?

The program is ery easy to use and learn Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The program can slow down some older computers and glitch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for reviewing DraftSight. We appreciate your positive feedback on the product's ease of use and learning. We acknowledge your concerns about performance on older computers and are committed to improving this. We're pleased to hear the software meets your 2D CAD needs.

Verified User in Events Services
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

Easy to use program, that helps with fast project turnaround. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

The constant crashing of the program for simple functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you find DraftSight easy to use and it aids in a fast project turnaround. However, we're sorry to hear that you're facing issues with the program crashing.

It's essential for us to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for our users. Could you please raise a support ticket with us? Our team will look into this issue immediately and strive to rectify this as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, we are including the link to our support below.

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Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
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What do you like best about DraftSight?

mudah digunakan dan fiturnya cukup familiar Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

untuk pemindahan lisensi ke PC yang lain cukup rumit dan harus menghubungi reseller softwarenya dahulu Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

We worked on translating this so we could get back to you.

What do you like best about DraftSight? This software can help us create good 2D images. It's easy to use and the features are quite familiar.

What do you dislike about DraftSight? The transfer of licenses to other PCs is quite complicated and you have to contact the software reseller first.

What problems is DraftSight solving and how is it benefiting you? The software is quite affordable for commercial operations.

Our response: We make user-friendly software to help users design in 2D efficiently. We know transferring licenses to another PC can be tricky. We are always improving our services and your feedback is important. We aim to make this process simpler. It's great to hear that DraftSight's affordability helps your business. We want to offer quality products at affordable prices to support your work. Thank you for your review and we are linking to our support page below.

Tanggapan kami: Kami membuat perangkat lunak yang ramah pengguna untuk membantu pengguna merancang dalam 2D dengan efisien. Kami tahu bahwa mentransfer lisensi ke PC lain bisa menjadi rumit. Kami selalu meningkatkan layanan kami dan masukan Anda sangat penting. Kami bertujuan untuk membuat proses ini lebih sederhana. Sangat menyenangkan mendengar bahwa keterjangkauan DraftSight membantu bisnis Anda. Kami ingin menawarkan produk berkualitas dengan harga terjangkau untuk mendukung pekerjaan Anda. Terima kasih atas ulasan Anda dan kami sedang menautkan ke halaman dukungan kami di bawah ini.

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What do you like best about DraftSight?

Help F1 always solve the probles and make work easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about DraftSight?

Need some more feature as 3D and link of pages Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Meaghan Murphy of DraftSight

Hello and thank you for your feedback. We're glad you find DraftSight easy to understand and that our Help F1 function makes your work easier. We appreciate your suggestions for more features and will consider them for future updates. Thank you for your continued support of DraftSight.