DraftSight vs. SolidView
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | DraftSight | SolidView |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Review count | 254 | 14 |
| Ease of use | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Ease of setup | 8.7 | 10.0 |
| Quality of support | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 49.206349 | 35.714286 |
| Small Business | 65.5% | 71.4% |
| Mid-Market | 28.6% | 28.6% |
| Enterprise | 6.0% | 0.0% |
| Total page views | 553 | 19 |
| Total LLM citations | 8,860 | 5 |
DraftSight
DraftSight is a professional 2D and 3D CAD solution for creating, editing, and sharing DWG, DXF, and DGN files. Built for engineers, architects, and designers who need fast, reliable drafting tools without unnecessary complexity, DraftSight offers flexible licensing options and a familiar interface that makes switching from other CAD programs simple. From drafting detailed 2D schematics to building complex 3D models, DraftSight gives teams the tools to design, document, and collaborate efficiently — all without being locked into a single workflow or file format.
- Ease of Use
- Features Functionality
- Easy Learning
- Simple
- Drawing Tools
- Design Efficiency
SolidView
SolidView/Pro is the centerpiece product and is offered at $495. The greatest benefit of SolidView/Pro is the ability to open native CAD files without having to own expensive CAD software. Simply purchase the specific interface(s) you need for popular CAD programs. In addition, SolidView/Pro can translate, scale, rotate, mirror, copy and combine 3D data, as well as perform complex measurements. It can publish SVD files to be opened with SolidView and SolidView/Lite. It also includes a mold analysis feature. Network licenses are available.