Draft it vs nanoCAD

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.

nanoCAD is Windows software for 2D and 3D engineering drawing and design. It uses a hybrid modeling approach and supports parametric and direct modeling, assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. The platform is compatible with DWG natively and supports import and export formats including DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, and glTF/GLB. nanoCAD Free provides 2D engineering drawing tools without a time limit, while a 30-day trial includes all modules. The nanoCAD 26 Platform starts at $289 a year for one workstation license; other listed plans include nanoCAD Pro at $459 a year and nanoCAD Max at $849 a year. Listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies. Network licenses work on computers on a local network and require the supplied License Server. The API supports JavaScript, VBS, Python via COM, LISP,.NET, and C++. Support includes email and help desk for subscribers, plus community forum support. The maker is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway.