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Best DraftSight alternatives in India (2026)

DraftSight is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Dassault Systèmes, Waltham, priced at ₹1,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.

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Quick answer

The closest alternatives to DraftSight are Substance 3D (₹1,700/mo), ZWCAD (₹3,000/mo), Infurnia (₹2,000/mo), BricsCAD (₹4,000/mo) and ZBrush (₹3,500/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹1,700/month.

Why businesses look for a DraftSight alternative

Indian support and GST

DraftSight is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

DraftSight alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches DraftSight's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
DraftSight logoDraftSight (current)₹1,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
1Substance 3D logoSubstance 3D₹1,700/moNoWebNo4.3/5
2ZWCAD logoZWCAD₹3,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
3Infurnia logoInfurnia₹2,000/moNoWebYes4.4/5
4BricsCAD logoBricsCAD₹4,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
5ZBrush logoZBrush₹3,500/moNoWebNo4.3/5
6V-Ray logoV-Ray₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
7Enscape logoEnscape₹5,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
8Navisworks logoNavisworks₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
9Vectorworks logoVectorworks₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
10Autodesk 3ds Max logoAutodesk 3ds Max₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
11Autodesk Maya logoAutodesk Maya₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
12AutoCAD logoAutoCAD₹18,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
13MATLAB logoMATLAB₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
14Autodesk Revit logoAutodesk Revit₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
15Autodesk Inventor logoAutodesk Inventor₹20,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
16KeyShot logoKeyShot₹10,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
17Rhino logoRhino₹80,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5
18Lumion logoLumion₹15,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5
19Cedreo logoCedreo₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.2/5
20Civil 3D logoCivil 3D₹25,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5

Top 10 DraftSight alternatives in detail

Substance 3D logo

1. Substance 3D

Adobe · San Jose · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

3D texturing.

₹1,700/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,700/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
ZWCAD logo

2. ZWCAD

ZWSOFT · Guangzhou · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Affordable CAD.

₹3,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo higher (₹3,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Infurnia logo

3. Infurnia

Infurnia · Bengaluru · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Cloud interior design built in Bengaluru.

₹2,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹1,000/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
  • Built in India (Bengaluru)
BricsCAD logo

4. BricsCAD

Bricsys (Hexagon) · Ghent · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5

AutoCAD-compatible CAD.

₹4,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹4,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
ZBrush logo

5. ZBrush

Maxon · Friedrichsdorf · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

Digital sculpting.

₹3,500/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹2,500/mo higher (₹3,500/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
V-Ray logo

6. V-Ray

Chaos · Sofia · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Rendering engine.

₹5,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Enscape logo

7. Enscape

Chaos · Karlsruhe · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.3/5

Real-time rendering.

₹5,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹4,000/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Navisworks logo

8. Navisworks

Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

BIM coordination.

₹8,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹7,000/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Vectorworks logo

9. Vectorworks

Vectorworks · Columbia · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5

Design and BIM.

₹10,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹9,000/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)
Autodesk 3ds Max logo

10. Autodesk 3ds Max

Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5

3D modelling and rendering.

₹15,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with DraftSight

  • Starts ₹14,000/mo higher (₹15,000/mo vs ₹1,000/mo)

DraftSight alternatives by what you need

How to choose a DraftSight alternative

  • Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
  • Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
  • Check local reseller training and support.

DraftSight alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to DraftSight in 2026?+

The closest matches to DraftSight on App Advisor are Substance 3D (₹1,700/mo), ZWCAD (₹3,000/mo), Infurnia (₹2,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match DraftSight, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to DraftSight?+

None of the 20 closest alternatives to DraftSight has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.

What is the cheapest alternative to DraftSight?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Substance 3D starts lowest at ₹1,700/mo, compared with ₹1,000/mo for DraftSight. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to DraftSight?+

Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Infurnia (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

DraftSight vs Substance 3D: which is better?+

Substance 3D is the closest match to DraftSight in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,700/mo vs ₹1,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these DraftSight alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category DraftSight also covers, and Dassault Systèmes's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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