# Page 5 | ArcSite Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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ArcSite

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 5 - Reviews of ArcSite

## Showing most helpful reviews

Showing 101-125 of 160 Reviews

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Reviewer's Role

Length of Use

Frequency of Use

SG

Steve G.  
Lead Account manager  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "It has given me a complete tool to use in the field with clients. "

May 22, 2018

4.0

Pros

I like that I have forms, drawings and photos all in one place, and to be able to scale all of these has been a real life saver.

Cons

I wish my forms were tied to a project and not a drawing. I also which that when I altered a form that it didn't alter all my previous reports.

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BT

Bart T.  
Consulting Engineer  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ArcSite Use for Natural Gas Pipeline Industry"

October 1, 2020

4.0

It provides a lot of value for making markups and drawing changes on the fly.

Pros

It's fairly easy to use for simple drawings, being able to scale pdf drawings for taking measurements and making markups is very useful

Cons

The snaps can be cumbersome at times, especially when trying to snap to midpoints. It also tends to lag pretty badly when drawings become complex. It is also very difficult to draw an accurate ellipse, which is something I really need to be able to do.

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MF

Mario F.  
PRESIDENT  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "DRAWING WITH EASE "

September 22, 2020

5.0

great customer service.

Pros

Its really easy draw its make our onsite work much easier.

Cons

My only complaint is that you cant used on the PC to Draw when I'm in the office. this would really make the product 110% perfect.

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AC

Amy C.  
Manager  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Just what we needed for our business. "

May 24, 2018

5.0

Pros

I love the simplicity of use and how I can export in dxf right from my tablet. No need for a computer.

Cons

I wish I could draw 3D so I wouldn't have to use another program to do that with. Also when I get a drawing that has too much detail everything slows down.

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PC

Peter C.  
Owner  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use drawing program that simply makes sense!"

September 22, 2020

5.0

Great people and very responsive.

Pros

Easy to use and well laid out and helpful whether your doing a job intake for your team, a bid on a site, or a simple drawing for training or visual aid...it is just so helpful!

Cons

Just understanding the difference between a shape and a product and how to customize. Once i got it, it made so much sense.

Switched from

[Visio](https://www.capterra.com/p/201133/Visio/)

Needed something more mobile and flexible

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JD

Jeff D.  
Facilities Mgr  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ArcSite Review"

September 28, 2020

5.0

Pros

Ease of use and being able to drawing in the field on my ipad

Cons

N/A for how I use the software, again I use the software to sketch drawings in the field to sent to contractors.

Alternatives considered

[AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/)

Reason for choosing ArcSite

Ease of use on an iPad in the field.

Review Source

DB

David B.  
Consultant  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great "

July 24, 2019

4.0

Love it

Pros

Impresses clients, pretty easy to use and looks very professional.

Cons

Nothing really I like it all

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Response from Arctuition

August 8, 2019

Hi David, Thanks for the nice review. We have some nice things coming soon. Will work with Dan to discuss. Patrick

fT

frank T.  
Remediation Specialist  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "New User"

September 22, 2020

4.0

Pros

It's fairly easy to draw a good flor plan .

Cons

When viewing pictures after I load them, I can't swipe to see the next one in the camera icon. It takes several steps to view the next picture.

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DM

Davit M.  
Architectural Designer  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Window and door detailed properties"

October 6, 2020

4.0

Please read the Cons section for the idea that would definitely improve the experience with the software.

Pros

The best part is to export it to DWG and have everything in high quality.

Cons

Can't give any properties to the window and door sizes besides the width. It would be nice to have a window pop up after the placement of the door or window to put in the width, height, and sill height. And after it is done to show near the window or the door

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ML

Mika L.  
Owner  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Arcsite in daily use."

September 29, 2020

5.0

Pros

It is very easy to use. I can make very fast plans. It is also very easy change pans and make new versions.

Cons

Some times I think, that it could be nice if I can make 3d.

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DL

Doug L.  
Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best thing since sliced bread!"

August 3, 2018

5.0

Excellent!

Pros

Easy to learn system that makes drafting much less time consuming and professional.

Cons

Looking forward to the continued improvements and refinements. Would love a button to toggle on/off object snap that was directly on the drafting page.

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Response from Arctuition

August 6, 2018

Hi Doug, Thanks for the review. I agree on adding that Snap option right on the page. I hope to make that happen for you. Regards, Patrick

IH

Innis H.  
Carpenter  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Simple but effective "

October 1, 2020

5.0

Pros

The ease to sketch plans to communicate my design ideas with architects and engineers in my industry.

Cons

Occasionally the software will assume something and change what I have drawn when I don’t want it to.

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gG

glen G.  
CEO  
Commercial Real Estate  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Fantastic Tool"

September 28, 2020

5.0

Its easy to use in the field, we primarily use it to set up bids, and to clean up hand drawings at the site

Pros

Quick and easy to master, great customer support

Cons

Nothing not to like, its a great alternative to other CAD software

Reason for choosing ArcSite

easier to use, and much more user friendly for non CAD users

Review Source

KO

Kevin O.  
Sales  
Machinery  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ArcSite PRO’S and cons"

September 23, 2020

5.0

Overall ArcSite is a valuable tool in my industry.

Pros

This software is very easy to learn. Quick and easy to use.

Cons

The copy or trace feature is hard to use. It would be nice if it traced better.

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SR

Simon R.  
Engineer  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Complete cad package "

July 17, 2019

5.0

Great for all aspects of cad, from editing a poor quality photo to a finished pdf. Couldn’t operate without this app!

Pros

Intuitive usage, all aspects of marking drawings come together seamlessly for a speedy accurate set of drawings.

Cons

N/a there are no downsides to this app and customer support is excellent.

Review Source

Response from Arctuition

August 12, 2019

Hi Simon, Thanks for the nice review. Regards, Patrick

JG

Jerrica G.  
Planner  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Quick to Pickup "

October 12, 2020

4.0

While I would recommend ArcSite for someone in construction to try, I don't know if it is the best tool for planners and I'm not sure if I would renew my subscription. The customer service I have experienced has been great and the software works great on my tablet with no crashes, so definitely check it out if you're interested.

Pros

I've primarily been using ArcSite for parcel site plans and some smaller personal projects. I don't believe I am using it for what it was primarily designed for, but it has been a useful visual tool for a few cases that saved time compared to drawing by hand.

Cons

I don't like how the layer feature is part of the upgraded package. I feel like the software would be much easier to use with it available and I would be able to justify the price tag better.

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JH

John H.  
Director  
Building Materials  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great tool for quickly drawing up plans on site and in the office."

May 24, 2018

4.0

Ease of use onsite and quick professional looking plans.

Pros

The ability to create your own items and save them to quickly drop into drawings and plans saving time.

Cons

Yearly subscription is very expensive for the tier with all the functions. Would be better if you could customise what you wanted to use and paid for only those.

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jH

jacob H.  
Operations Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best Construction Based Drawing Tool Available"

September 28, 2020

5.0

I love it and would recommend

Pros

I really like that i can measure in real time and create drawings based on those dimensions. Being able to draw this in real time helps me when i am talking with customers regarding projects and what we can accomplish

Cons

It would be nice to incorporate a title block more simply, it can work now with some guidance.

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TC

Trevor C.  
Director  
Utilities  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "CAD system"

July 17, 2019

4.0

Producing accurate area values especially of awkward shapes

Pros

It is easy to use acombined with the high level of support

Cons

I guess I am always trying to produce a realistic image for the customer and I guess producing a 3D picture would be the ultimate

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Response from Arctuition

August 12, 2019

Hi Trevor, Thanks for the nice review. Regards, Patrick

MK

Matthew K.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Too expensive "

September 22, 2020

5.0

Nicely done.

Pros

Great product, but way too expensive for the occasional use.

Cons

Cost for the amount of time used. Maybe ideal for a daily user, but not for the occasional use.

Review Source

JH

Jeff H.  
Field Supervisor  
  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Clunky software"

March 28, 2018

1.0

Pros

Drawing shapes with the software with the recognition tool was easy to use when first starting the app.

Cons

This software is a disappointment. It is not easy to take measures and transfer your data when and where you need it. Needs a lot of work on the bugs. The app crashes a lot. It's not good to use for to collaborate important data with your team. I would look into a better app like plan grid.

Review Source

Response from Arctuition

March 31, 2018

Hi Jeff, Sorry to hear that you had such a bad trial experience with our tool. There is nothing more important to us than making sure folks always have seamless, smooth and valuable usage. We recently experienced some stability issues due to the iOS upgrades and are currently working on that. I am not exactly sure if that's the same bug you were seeing or a new issue. As we weren't able to find you in our customer list, if you could reach me at support@arctuition.com or by phone 1 888 266 1843, I'd love to work with you to resolve the problem. If you don¿t have the time or inclination to do so, I totally understand. We do thank you for trying us out. Regards, Patrick Caldwell Customer Success

DO

Dame O.  
Manager  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Review"

November 12, 2020

5.0

Great app. The best option in my opinion if you work in environmental, construction or engineering work. Thumbs up

Pros

I love how easy it is to make a simple floor plan. Also the ability to display exact measurements and dimensions. Super helpful when needing something on the spot when talking with clients or coming up with a project scope.

Cons

No dislikes at the moment. Any problems I have, the support team has been very responsive.

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SW

Seth W.  
Project Auditor  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "EASY, HELPFUL, STREAMLINED"

May 24, 2018

4.0

Pros

It's easy to use, customizable, and highly portable on iPad. Projects are easy to collaborate on & share.

Cons

The iPad app often crashes. It seems to sometimes have trouble uploading drawings - we have lost entire portions of drawings before.

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JO

Jeff O.  
Owner  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "This is a very useful tool and time saver"

May 23, 2018

5.0

Pros

I'm a landscaper and design sprinkler systems. I like the ability to create reusable objects for my designs. I also like the ability to measure the area.

Cons

It would be nice to create textures and fill in custom shapes. I design landscapes and it would be nice to differentiate grass from rock beds, etc.

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Response from Arctuition

September 4, 2018

Hi Jeff, Just saw this review. Thanks for it. I will reach out to shortly as I would like to update you on what we have been doing and get some feedback.

JPC

John Paul C.  
Architect  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great app - just FAR too expensive for what i need it for"

September 22, 2020

4.0

I started using it, after getting an initial pricing discount. Overall, i enjoyed the app but as I used it more I came to the quick determination I wasn't going to pay the subscription for a year 2 - so I stopped using it altogether.

Pros

I love how it works with the iPad - and overall has a lot of potential.

Cons

Price - the software is ridiculously overpriced.

Review Source

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