DraftSight vs PCSCHEMATIC Automation
DraftSight
draftsight.comPCSCHEMATIC Automation
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| Figure | DraftSight | PCSCHEMATIC Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.92/mo | €110.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 8.2 (#8) | 7.7 (#23) |
| Intended users | DraftSight describes its audience as professionals and teams in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and design. | PC SCHEMATIC describes its CAD software as intended for professionals in automation and electrical installation. |
| Support | The product site says all versions include documentation, user forums, and online help, while network and Premium tiers include direct help from SOLIDWORKS-certified support partners. | Subscribers get technical support by phone or email on weekdays, with remote support also available for technical issues and questions. |
Plans
DraftSight
- Professional$299 a year
- Premium$599 a year
- Network$399 a year
- DraftSight Professional$299 a year
- DraftSight Enterprise$399 a year
- DraftSight Premium$599 a year
PCSCHEMATIC Automation
- PC Automation Free VersionFree
- PC Automation 200€1,325 a year
- PC Automation Advanced€2,280 a year
In their own words
DraftSight
DraftSight is a desktop 2D CAD application for creating, editing, viewing, and sharing DWG drawings; some versions add 3D design. It works natively with DWG and supports DWG, DXF, and DGN workflows. Drafting tools include layers, hatching, snapping, splines, dimensioning, batch printing, and sheet-set management. APIs, LISP automation, DLLs, and custom scripts support automation. PDF Import converts PDF drawings into editable DWG files in Premium and Enterprise Plus. DraftSight describes integrations with SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace Make. Professional and Premium support 64-bit Windows 11 and macOS 14, 15, and 26; listed minimums are 8 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space. Named-user, network, and perpetual licenses are available, with perpetual licenses sold through resellers. Professional costs $299 a year, Premium $599 a year, and Network starts at $399 a year. A 30-day trial is listed.
PCSCHEMATIC Automation
PCSCHEMATIC Automation, also called PC Automation, is Windows CAD software for electrical documentation. It works with components and their relationships, generating bills of materials, cross-references and other required documents as installations are built. Default settings follow current electrical-industry standards for symbols, naming, text and line thickness. Its component portal offers over 60,000 components with images, symbols and descriptions, while the Component Wizard helps users create or customize components for their own database.
Lists can be exported to Excel, XML and text files for use in relevant third-party applications. A COM/OLE Automation interface supports custom functions. The program supports DXF, PDF underlays and offline use. The free version is limited to 10 pages, 25 electrical symbols and 200 connection points, with demo component-portal access. PC Automation 200 costs €1325.00 per year, billed annually, with a 12-month minimum; PC Automation Advanced costs €2280.00 per year on the same billing and minimum, without restrictions on pages, symbols or connections. Subscribers can get technical support by phone or email on weekdays, with remote support available.