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Draft it
Lichfield, United Kingdom
What it is
Draft it is Windows CAD software for creating, saving and printing professional drawings, from basic 2D drafting through advanced design. All four versions support metric and imperial units. The Free version can be used indefinitely for creating, saving and printing drawings. Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management. Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar. Architectural adds automated roof, wall, window, door and opening tools, plus more than 1,000 parametric 3D symbols. Architectural can open, edit and save AutoCAD DWG/DXF, Adobe PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats. The download includes all four versions; enhanced editions are free for 15 days after installation. Lifetime licenses cost £20, paid once for Plus, £99, paid once for Pro and £199, paid once for Architectural. Cadlogic supplies help files, tutorials and video demonstrations.
For and against
For
- Free version can be used indefinitely
- Supports metric and imperial units
- Pro includes DWG/DXF import
- Architectural offers parametric 3D symbols
- Lifetime licenses available
Against
- Windows-only and not Mac compatible
- Enhanced versions have a 15-day trial
- Advanced tiers require one-time payment
- Minimum requirements include OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12
The verdict
Draft it covers basic drafting through architectural workflows in a Windows desktop package. Start with the indefinite Free version, then move to a lifetime tier when its added tools match your drawing needs.
Who it suits
Draft it serves learners through professionals who need Windows desktop CAD. Architectural is aimed at architects, designers, builders and other professionals.
Plans and prices
Free
Free version can be used indefinitely · create, save and print drawings · metric and imperial units
Read 8 Oct 2026 · cadlogic.com
Plus
Additional drawing tools · custom symbols · layer management
Read 8 Oct 2026 · cadlogic.com
Pro
DWG/DXF import · advanced dimension tools · symbol libraries · paper and model space
Read 8 Oct 2026 · cadlogic.com
Architectural
Architectural wall, door and window tools · 3D visualization · advanced roof styling
Read 8 Oct 2026 · cadlogic.com
On the record
- Architectural features
- Architectural includes automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors and openings, plus a library of over 1,000 parametric 3D symbols.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Architectural can open, edit and save AutoCAD DWG/DXF, Adobe PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Measurements
- All four tiers support metric and imperial units.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform limit
- Draft it V5 is Windows-only and the download page says it is not Mac compatible.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Plus features
- Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Cadlogic says it uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard information collected online; its privacy policy describes website and account information.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Draft it is CAD software for creating, printing and saving professional drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pro features
- Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Cadlogic provides online help files, how-to guides, drawing tutorials and video demonstrations.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The free download includes all four versions; the three enhanced versions are available free for the first 15 days after installation.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Cadlogic describes Draft it as serving users from learners to professionals, with Architectural aimed at architects, designers, builders and professionals.cadlogic.com · read 8 Oct 2026
