AutoCAD vs. DraftSight - Capability and Cost

In this head to head comparison, we take a look at the similarities and differences between AutoCAD and DraftSight, two industry-leading 2D CAD programs for creating, editing, reviewing, and collaborating with DWG and DXF drawing files. We examine the user interfaces, drawing and import capabilities, user options, and licensing/price models along with two cost case studies to help you determine the best solution for your company's needs.

DraftSight - Importing PDF to DWG/DXF:

Timestamps: 0:00
Introduction 0:49
User Interfaces 2:24
Layer Management 2:59
Drawing/Collaboration Tools 3:44
Command Alias Reuse 4:43
Dynamic Block Compatibility 5:21
PDF Import 6:13
Customizing Settings/Options 6:40
Major Differences 7:52
Licensing Options 8:36
Cost Analysis 10:25
Conclusion

[flzekzh]

While we are trying to switch from AutoCAD to DraftSight. Found a few big problems with DraftSight. The update attributes is not tied into the REGEN command. The separate UPDATEBLOCKATRIBUTES command does not have a select all function. Why would a CAD user ever what to leave an attribute not updated? This is business critical to how title blocks function.

[apboria]

I think it's hard to give an unbiased comparison when you are selling one of the products.

[jaym]

Draftsight is the WORST. The price is about the only benefit. I hate the AutoCAD killed my old working perpetual license. The only reason Draftsight is seeing any traction is because AutoDesk went to expensive subscription only model.