Average Ratings 3 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Average Ratings 5 Ratings

Total
ease
features
design
support

Description

DraftSight® offers both 2D CAD drafting and 3D design capabilities, providing exceptional performance and flexibility at a competitive price. This robust software caters to a variety of users, including architects, engineers, construction professionals, and CAD enthusiasts alike. With DraftSight, you can create, edit, view, and annotate any 2D or 3D DWG file with remarkable speed and ease. Transitioning from AutoCAD® or other CAD platforms is straightforward, thanks to its intuitive user interface and familiar commands. The true beauty of design lies in the freedom to work in your preferred style, allowing for seamless movement between 2D drafting and 3D modeling. Additionally, DraftSight integrates effortlessly with other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS® applications, ensuring you can manage your projects from the initial concept all the way to the final product, all while maximizing your design potential. Embrace the flexibility that DraftSight provides for all your drafting and design needs.

Description

SOLIDWORKS is a world-leading 3D design, CAD, and product development platform that has defined innovation for engineers and creators for over three decades. Built by Dassault Systèmes, it delivers a unified environment for design, simulation, documentation, and manufacturing—all with the goal of helping users bring ideas to life faster. The 2026 version marks a major leap forward with AI-powered automation, including selective loading for large assemblies, fastener recognition, and AURA AI, an intelligent design companion that boosts productivity. Deep integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE cloud ecosystem allows teams to collaborate securely, access designs anywhere, and connect real-time data from concept to production. With powerful simulation tools, electrical design integration, and streamlined workflows, SOLIDWORKS reduces manual effort and design iteration time dramatically. Its intuitive interface and broad compatibility make it ideal for both professionals and students. Trusted by innovators like Future Motion, Toyota, and Vermeer, SOLIDWORKS continues to shape the future of design and engineering. Whether you’re creating consumer products, vehicles, or complex machinery, it provides everything you need to go from idea to reality.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

3D ContentCentral Yes 
3D_Analyzer No 
Accelygen No 
Alibre Atom3D No 
CADbro No 
Cut3D No 
DFMPro No 
DriveWorks No 
EDGECAM No 
EnSuite ReVue No 
Makersite No 
MecAgent No 
MeshCAM No 
Meshmatic No 
Open IFC Viewer No 
PDM Studio No 
PEDYN P2000 No 
RAVEL Orchestrate No 
SolidView No 
VXelements No 

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Yes 
3D_Analyzer Yes 
Accelygen Yes 
Alibre Atom3D Yes 
CADbro Yes 
Cut3D Yes 
DFMPro Yes 
DriveWorks Yes 
EDGECAM Yes 
EnSuite ReVue Yes 
Makersite Yes 
MecAgent Yes 
MeshCAM Yes 
Meshmatic Yes 
Open IFC Viewer Yes 
PDM Studio Yes 
PEDYN P2000 Yes 
RAVEL Orchestrate Yes 
SolidView Yes 
VXelements Yes 

Pricing Details

$149.00/one-time
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systemes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.draftsight.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.solidworks.com

Product Features

Architectural CAD

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling No 
Architectural Symbol Library No 
Automatic Formatting Yes 
BIM Modeling No 
Comparison View Yes 
Design Templates Yes 
Drafting Yes 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

Product Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing No 
Animation No 
Annotations No 
Bill of Materials No 
Character Modeling No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Data Import / Export No 
For 3D Printing No 
For Architects No 
For Manufacturers No 
Reference Management No 
Simulation No 

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material No 
Building Information Modeling No 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation No 

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing Yes 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling Yes 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Yes 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Engineering

2D Drawing Yes 
3D Modeling Yes 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration Yes 
Design Analysis Yes 
Design Export Yes 
Document Management Yes 
Electrical Engineering Yes 
Mechanical Engineering Yes 
Mechatronics Yes 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Structural Engineering No 

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