Draft it vs LiberoDraft

Draft it is Windows CAD software for producing, saving and printing drawings, ranging from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. Its four tiers all support metric and imperial units. The Free version can be used indefinitely and includes creating, saving and printing drawings. Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management. Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimensioning, 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; Plus, Pro and Architectural are available free for 15 days after installation. Afterward, lifetime licenses cost £20, £99 and £199 respectively. Draft it V5 is Windows-only and is not Mac compatible. Minimum requirements include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space and graphics supporting OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12. Cadlogic offers help files, guides, tutorials and video demonstrations.

LiberoDraft is a browser-based 2D CAD program for drawing, dimensioning, and exporting technical designs. Drawings stay on the user’s computer, so the workflow does not require cloud storage. The program supports DXF and SVG import and export, with layers, groups, blocks, constraint sketches, object snapping, and hatching. Dimensioning options cover mechanical engineering, timber construction, and architecture, including automatic tolerance fields. Drawings can be placed on sheets with viewports and printed to scale. The feature list also includes gear and screw connection generators. The maker describes use in workshops, schools, offices, and field work, including quick construction ideas. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and other modern browsers are listed as supported. Registration is required to unlock a personal start link, which is emailed to the user; registration details are stored in the website’s SQLite database. LiberoDraft is identified as a CADTEC GmbH product. Its free plan costs nothing. The listed platforms include Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.