Draftly vs DraftSight
Draftly is a 2D CAD app that runs in your browser, with an AutoCAD-style command line, nine object-snap families, layers, and DXF import and export (Pro). DraftSight is Dassault Systèmes' desktop CAD application for Windows and Mac, and it works with DWG files. This page compares the two on price, platforms and files.
Price
2D drafting tools, US list pricing in USD excluding tax.
| Tool | Price | Own it? | Platforms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftSight Professional | $299 / yr | Reseller | Win · Mac | SolidWorks halo · draftsight.com, 19 Jul 2026 |
| Draftly Pro | $72 / yr | No | Web (desktop + mobile browsers) | Command line + 9 object snaps |
| Draftly Lifetime | $179 once | Yes | Web (desktop + mobile browsers) | Withdrawn at general availability |
Competitor pricing was collected from each vendor's own public pricing page on 19 Jul 2026 and has not been independently re-verified since. Every figure is a US list price in USD, excluding tax; pricing in your region, through a reseller, or under a volume agreement will differ. Confirm current pricing with the vendor before relying on it. Draftly's own prices are the ones charged at checkout. These are the same figures as the comparison on the home page.
Platforms
DraftSight is installed on a Windows or Mac desktop. Draftly runs in any current desktop or mobile browser with nothing to install, and Draftly CAD for iPhone and iPad is on the App Store. Native Windows, macOS and Linux builds of Draftly are in development and are not offered here yet.
Files
DraftSight works with DWG files directly. Draftly imports and exports DXF, which is a Pro feature. There is no DWG reader or writer, in either direction. To bring a DWG into Draftly, convert it to DXF first with the free ODA File Converter.
Drafting
Draftly's command line takes the familiar aliases: L,
TR, MI and O. Nine object-snap
families are on from the first pick, and F3 toggles
them. The lists below are Draftly's own, including what it does
not do yet.
What Draftly does today
- [x] AutoCAD-style command line, aliases & history
- [x] 9 object-snap families (on by default, F3 toggles)
- [x] Layers: lock, freeze/off, color
- [x] Aligned-linear dimensions
- [x] DXF import & export (Pro)
- [x] PDF & SVG export
What it doesn't do yet
- [ ] Paperspace / layouts
- [ ] Parametric constraints
- [ ] Blocks & attributes
- [ ] MTEXT & hatch
- [ ] DWG read/write (use conversion guidance)
- [ ] 3D, rendering, BIM
Which one to pick
Pick DraftSight if you need a desktop DWG workflow, blocks, paperspace layouts or hatching today. Pick Draftly if you want 2D drafting in a browser or on an iPad, with a free tier that needs no account and a one-time $179 lifetime seat while it is still on sale.
Draftly is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dassault Systèmes. DraftSight is a trademark of its owner.