DraftSight vs FreeCAD

DraftSight

8.7 #4 in CAD software

About DraftSight

FreeCAD

8.3 #8 in 3D CAD software

About FreeCAD
DraftSightFreeCAD
Free planNoNo
Free trialYesNo
Paid from$24.92/mo—
Open sourceNoNo
Platformsapi, macOS, WindowsLinux, macOS, Windows
Free planNoYes
Modeling dimension—3D
Parametric modeling—Yes
Simulation tools—Yes
Supported platforms—Windows, Mac, Linux
File format support—STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE

Both are listed in Best CAD Software. On Bettesworth Construction, DraftSight scores higher on our published basis.