Draft it vs LibreCAD

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.

LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application released under the GNU General Public License version 2. Its drawing tools include lines, circles, arcs, polylines and splines, along with entity modification, hatching, blocks, annotations and dimensions. DXF is its main format, with import and export; it can also export PDF and images and import DWG on a limited basis. The FAQ describes DWG support as basic and import-only, and suggests converting DWG to DXF if import fails. LibreCAD does not support every Autodesk DXF feature, and lists support for versions R12, R14, 2000, 2004 and 2007. The interface is available in over 30 languages, and the application runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. Community-developed plugins can help with some tasks. The project describes itself as non-profit and community-driven, with free support and documentation from its community. The software is free, with no trial, subscription, license cost or annual fee. It is distributed without warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.