NASJINasjicad vs DraftSight
DraftSight used to be the go-to free DWG editor, but its free edition ended in 2019. Nasjicad is the free replacement: native DWG read/write, AutoCAD-style commands, in the browser or as a desktop app, at no cost. Choose DraftSight if you need its paid 3D/automation features or the Dassault ecosystem.
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| Nasjicad (NASJI) | DraftSight | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for personal and commercial use (manual CAD, converters, blocks). Optional AI agent: Pro $5/month, Pro+ $15/month or $120/year, Studio $40/month, or Lifetime $99 one payment (founders price, first 100 accounts). | Paid only — the free edition ended in 2019; now annual subscriptions (trial available) |
| Runs on | Any web browser (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iPhone, iPad, Android) — nothing to install; desktop app for Windows 10/11, macOS 13+ and Linux (.deb / AppImage) | Windows, macOS |
| DWG / DXF | Opens DWG R12–2018 and DXF; saves DWG 2018 and DXF | Native DWG read and write |
| 2D / 3D | 2D drafting (reads 3D entities as wireframe) | 2D, 3D in higher tiers |
| Licence | No licence key, no account, no watermark for the CAD | Subscription / account |
| Best for | Opening and editing DWG files free in the browser, AutoCAD-style commands (L, PL, TR, O…), Arabic text, AI drafting from a description, PDF/image → DWG | AutoCAD-like desktop CAD at a lower price, SOLIDWORKS shops |
| Watch out for | 2D only — not a 3D modeller; the AI agent is paid | No longer free; desktop only |
Competitor prices and editions change — confirm on each vendor's site before you buy. Nasjicad facts come from nasji.com/pricing and nasji.com/download.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nasjicad a free alternative to DraftSight?
Yes. Nasjicad's manual CAD is free for personal and commercial use, with no licence key and no watermark. It opens DWG R12–2018 and saves DWG 2018 and DXF. Paid only — the free edition ended in 2019; now annual subscriptions (trial available)
Can Nasjicad open files made in DraftSight?
Nasjicad opens DWG (R12 to 2018 — the format current AutoCAD releases still save) and DXF, with layers, blocks, attributes, hatches, dimensions and text.
Does Nasjicad run on Mac and Linux?
Yes — in any browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS and Android, and as a desktop app for Windows 10/11, macOS 13+ and Linux (.deb and AppImage).
What does Nasjicad cost compared with DraftSight?
Nasjicad CAD: $0. Optional AI agent: from $5/month, or $99 one payment (Lifetime founders price). DraftSight: Paid only — the free edition ended in 2019; now annual subscriptions (trial available)