Side by side
DraftSight vs SoftPlan
Both stand on architectural cad software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIMacWindows
DraftSight provides desktop 2D drafting tools, with 3D capabilities in some versions and multiple license options. The edition matters: PDF Import is limited to Premium and Enterprise Plus.
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SoftPlan combines professional home design, estimating, rendering, and exchange formats. Confirm operating-system compatibility, regional availability, and which subscription type matches your license.
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| DraftSight | SoftPlan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | DraftSight Professional: $299 a year | SoftPlan+ subscription: $79 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | draftsight.com | softplan.com |
| On architectural cad software | #15 of 22 | #19 of 22 |
DraftSight: what it does well
- Native DWG support with DXF and DGN workflows
- Includes batch printing and sheet set management
- Supports APIs, LISP, DLLs, and custom scripts
- Premium adds 3D capabilities and PDF Import
What to know first
- No free plan
- Professional costs $299 a year
- Perpetual licenses are available only through resellers
SoftPlan: what it does well
- Produces construction documents and 3D renderings
- SoftList creates material and cost reports
- Imports and exports DWG and DXF
- REScheck energy-report integration
- Offline access and comment collaboration
What to know first
- No free plan
- macOS, ARM, Android, and Linux are unsupported
- New subscriptions are limited to US and Canada
- Access ends when subscription fees are unpaid
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