Draft it
What Draft it is
Draft it is Windows CAD software for creating, saving, and printing drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. Its four tiers support both metric and imperial units. The Free version can be used indefinitely and covers creating, saving, and printing drawings. Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols, and layer management. Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys, and a customizable toolbar. Architectural adds automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors, and openings, as well as more than 1,000 parametric 3D symbols. That tier can open, edit, and save DWG/DXF, PDF, JPG, PNG, and other formats. The download includes all four versions; the three enhanced versions are available free for 15 days after installation. Plus costs £20, paid once, Pro costs £99, paid once, and Architectural costs £199, paid once, each as a full lifetime license. Cadlogic provides online help files, how-to guides, drawing tutorials, and video demonstrations. Minimum requirements include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space, and graphics supporting OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12.
Who it suits
Draft it suits learners and professionals who need desktop CAD drawing tools. Architectural is aimed at architects, designers, builders, and other professionals needing its architectural tools.
What it does well
- Free version can be used indefinitely.
- All tiers support metric and imperial units.
- Plus adds custom symbols and layer management.
- Architectural includes over 1,000 parametric 3D symbols.
- Help files, tutorials, and video demonstrations are provided.
What to know first
- Draft it V5 is Windows-only, not Mac compatible.
- Enhanced versions are free only for the first 15 days.
- Listed minimum requirements include 4 GB RAM and 10 GB disk space.
Limits
The Free version covers creating, saving and printing drawings. Plus, Pro and Architectural are free for the first 15 days after installation; after that, their lifetime licenses cost 20.00 GBP, 99.00 GBP and £199, paid once respectively.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free version can be used indefinitely · create, save and print drawings · metric and imperial units | Free |
| Architectural | Full lifetime license · Architectural wall, door and window tools · 3D visualization · advanced roof styling | £199, paid once |
| Plus | Full lifetime license · Additional drawing tools · custom symbols · layer management | £20, paid once |
| Pro | Full lifetime license · DWG/DXF import · advanced dimension tools · symbol libraries · paper and model space | £99, paid once |
As cadlogic.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Draft it website at https://www.cadlogic.com/draft-it.
- Download Draft it for Windows; the download includes all four versions.
- Install the software on a system meeting the listed minimum requirements.
- Use the Free version indefinitely, or try Plus, Pro and Architectural free for 15 days after installation.
- Choose a one-time lifetime license for Plus at 20.00 GBP, Pro at 99.00 GBP, or Architectural at 199.00 GBP.
Verdict
Draft it offers an indefinite free tier alongside three lifetime-license options, with features increasing by tier. It is limited to Windows, and the enhanced versions have a 15-day trial period.
Questions
Is Draft it free?
Yes. The Free version costs nothing and can be used indefinitely for creating, saving and printing drawings.
How much do the paid versions cost?
Plus costs £20, paid once, Pro costs £99, paid once, and Architectural costs £199, paid once. Each is described as a full lifetime license.
What platforms does Draft it support?
Draft it V5 is Windows-only, and the download page says it is not Mac compatible.
Can Draft it work with DWG and DXF files?
Pro adds DWG/DXF import. Architectural can open, edit and save AutoCAD DWG/DXF files.
What does the 15-day trial include?
The download includes all four versions. Plus, Pro and Architectural are available free for the first 15 days after installation.
What support does Cadlogic provide?
Cadlogic provides online help files, how-to guides, drawing tutorials and video demonstrations.
Facts from Draft it's own pages
- Architectural features
- Architectural includes automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors and openings, plus a library of over 1,000 parametric 3D symbols. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Architectural can open, edit and save AutoCAD DWG/DXF, Adobe PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Lichfield, United Kingdom · cadlogic.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Measurements
- All four tiers support metric and imperial units. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Platform limit
- Draft it V5 is Windows-only and the download page says it is not Mac compatible. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Plus features
- Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Cadlogic says it uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard information collected online; its privacy policy describes website and account information. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Draft it is CAD software for creating, printing and saving professional drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Pro features
- Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Cadlogic provides online help files, how-to guides, drawing tutorials and video demonstrations. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space and graphics supporting OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The free download includes all four versions; the three enhanced versions are available free for the first 15 days after installation. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Cadlogic describes Draft it as serving users from learners to professionals, with Architectural aimed at architects, designers, builders and professionals. · cadlogic.com, 8 Oct 2026
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