Draft it vs MacDraft Professional
Draft it
cadlogic.comMacDraft Professional
microspot.comSide by side
| Figure | Draft it | MacDraft Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.1 (#12) | 7.3 (#32) |
| Headquarters | Lichfield, United Kingdom | Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom |
| Product | Draft it is CAD software for creating, printing and saving professional drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. | MacDraft Pro is native 2D CAD drafting software for creating drawings on a Mac. |
| Support | Cadlogic provides online help files, how-to guides, drawing tutorials and video demonstrations. | Microspot offers free product help and support and lists support by email at [email protected]. |
| 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. | MacDraft Pro 8 requires an Apple computer running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later and supports Apple Silicon. |
| Trial | The free download includes all four versions; the three enhanced versions are available free for the first 15 days after installation. | The free trial provides unlimited access to the software’s tools and features for 14 days from first launch. |
Plans
MacDraft Professional
- MacDraft Pro - App OnlyPrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - CompletePrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - Home & GardenPrice not published
- MacDraft Pro - StarterPrice not published
In their own words
Draft it
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.
MacDraft Professional
MacDraft Professional has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.