DraftSight vs Onshape
Both are on the CAD Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
DraftSight | Onshape | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #16 6.2 | #2 8.8 |
| Maker | — | Onshape |
| Starts at | $299 a year | $1,500 a year |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Professional: $299 a year Premium: $599 a year Network: $399 a year DraftSight Professional: $299 a year | Free Plan: $0 Standard Plan: $1,500 a year Professional Plan: $2,500 a year Enterprise: on request |
| Verdict | DraftSight provides a broad set of desktop drafting and automation tools for DWG-based work. Review platform requirements and license options, especially if PDF conversion or network licensing is needed. | — |
| Visit DraftSight | Visit Onshape |

