Draft it review
A free, approachable 2D CAD tool with paid upgrades for DWG, architectural, and 3D work.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Draft it is a Windows-only desktop CAD application for creating, editing, printing, and saving 2D technical drawings. It is aimed at learners, hobbyists, makers, drafters, architects, builders, and other professional users who need a focused drafting tool rather than a broad cross-platform CAD environment. The Free edition covers basic 2D drafting, metric and imperial units, drawing creation, printing, saving, and unlimited access. Paid editions extend the workflow with more specialized tools for technical, architectural, and exchange requirements.
Pricing follows a lifetime-license model rather than a subscription. The Free plan costs £0 and includes basic drafting, while Plus costs £20 one-time and adds additional drawing tools, custom symbols, layer management, and templates. Pro costs £99 one-time, adding DWG and DXF import/export, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, and a customizable toolbar. Architectural costs £199 one-time and adds wall, door, window, and roof tools, architectural symbols, 3D visualization, and DWG/DXF import/export. A separate 15-day trial is also available.
Draft it’s main strength is its progression from simple 2D drawing to more capable drafting and architectural editions without recurring license payments. DWG and DXF support arrives with Pro, while the Architectural edition adds building-focused tools and 3D visualization. Its platform fit is narrower: the application is limited to Windows, and it does not provide verified integrations, batch printing, or geometric and dimensional parametric constraints. Choose Draft it for accessible desktop drafting, especially if a free plan or one-time pricing matters. Consider an alternative if you need cross-platform access, connected integrations, automated batch output, or constraint-driven design.
Draft it pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free edition includes unlimited 2D drafting, printing, and saving
- Paid tiers add DWG/DXF exchange, layers, symbols, and templates
- Architectural edition includes building tools and 3D visualization
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop software
- No verified geometric or dimensional parametric constraints
- No verified batch printing or integrations
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