ALCAD

ALCAD

ALCADS
DraftSight

DraftSight

Dassault Systemes
1.7 out of 5 stars
ALCAD DraftSight

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ALCAD:

About

ALCAD 2D/3D is the best AutoCAD Alternative. Same interface and functions as AutoCAD. This product only includes the CAD. Compare-Table ALCAD with AutoCAD here: Compare ALCAD | ALCAD (alcads.com) ALCAD – the fully compatible DWG-CAD CAD Interface and functions same as AutoCAD. ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D is available as annual licence 199€ or one-time permanent licence for 349€.
DraftSight:

About

DraftSight® 2D CAD Drafting and 3D Design Software. World-class CAD with greater performance and flexibility at the best price on the market. DraftSight is a feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers and construction service providers, as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyists. Create, edit, view and markup any kind of 2D and 3D DWG file with greater ease, speed and efficiency. Easily transition from AutoCAD® or similar CAD applications with a familiar user interface and commands. Real design freedom is letting you work the way you want to work. Effortlessly go from 2D drafting to 3D modeling and back again in order to optimize and maximize designs, and seamlessly integrate with other Dassault Systèmes and SOLIDWORKS® solutions to easily manage your designs from first inspiration to outcome.
ALCAD:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
DraftSight:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
ALCAD:

Audience

ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D CAD is ideal for a variety of industries and professionals. Engineers, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural, benefit from its precision in designing and modeling technical components. Architects and interior designers can create detailed building plans and visualizations, while manufacturers in automotive, product, and machinery design use it for prototyping and detailed component creation. Construction firms, contractors, and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) designers use it for drafting layouts and system designs. Aerospace and defense industries rely on its modeling capabilities for designing complex components, and R&D teams utilize it for prototyping. Freelance CAD consultants and designers, along with educational institutions, also find ALCAD valuable for creating detailed technical drawings and teaching design principles.
DraftSight:

Audience

Anyone who needs a powerful 2D CAD drafting and 3D design solution
ALCAD:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported
DraftSight:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
ALCAD:

API

Offers API Not Supported
DraftSight:

API

Offers API Not Supported
ALCAD:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
DraftSight:

Screenshots and Videos

ALCAD:

Pricing

$199
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported
DraftSight:

Pricing

$149.00/one-time
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
ALCAD:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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DraftSight:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 1.7 / 5
ease 3.5 / 5
features 3.5 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5
DraftSight:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The price is very competitive, as a 2D Cad program it does all you could want.
  • Low price and compatibility with CAD files.
  • Works for CAD, has some AutoCAD like features and can type commands from AutoCAD shortcuts so easy to use if had AutoCAD background.

Cons

  • Once it starts to crash, it gets worse and worse, trying to get help from 3DS is (or was,I’m my case) a complete & utter waste of time. Never even had the decency to reply, wether they could help or not. You have to assume NOT as they didn’t reply. Awful experience!
  • The application crashes all the time and you lose unsaved work, plus the time to restart the application. Horrible technical support.
  • No SUPPORT for paid version other than support groups. As free version, support was typical. When changed to pay only version - there is basically not support.
ALCAD:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
DraftSight:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
ALCAD:

Company Information

ALCADS
Founded: 2013
Switzerland
alcads.com
DraftSight:

Company Information

Dassault Systemes
Founded: 1981
France
www.draftsight.com
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ALCAD:

Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Supported
MEP Supported
DraftSight:

Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Viewers Supported
DraftSight:

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Not Supported
Architectural Symbol Library Not Supported
Automatic Formatting Supported
BIM Modeling Not Supported
Comparison View Supported
Design Templates Supported
Drafting Supported
ALCAD:

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Not Supported
DraftSight:

Integrations

3D ContentCentral Supported
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