I am using Inkscape at the moment because it is free, however, it is a general drawing software (open source) similar to Corel Draw ,i.e, based on vector drawing.
One easy and have most component built in is Visio from microsoft (not free).
For me is EPLAN (www.eplan.com.br). It is a robust and covers industrial or more simple needs. You have a lot of videos learning how to get the software and how to use it.
I’m used to use the Microsoft Visio. However, recently, I have tried the draw.io software and it seems to be good enough to me. You can download it from https://www.draw.io.
DIgSILENT PowerFactory is a good network modelling software with very good SLD capability. I used it to draw sub-transmision a(110kV, 33kV & 22kV) as well as distribution (11kV) network SLD.
You can readily trace over existing diagrams. That makes your network model look identical to system diagrams used in the organisation.
DIgSILENT Powerfactory is a commercial network modelling software package. Following is from their website:
PowerFactory is a leading power system analysis software application for use in analysing generation, transmission, distribution and industrial systems.
I used to use the ETAP (by the OTI) for drawing single-line diagrams. In addition, the drawing may be used in a later stage for simulating the system after properly adding its parameters, and settings.
I have used Microsoft Visio frequently. However, I have tried the draw.io desktop software, and online version also. It is seems to be good and download it from https://www.draw.io.
Recently, I found some apps of the google store that facilitate easy-to-use drawing tools of electric circuits. Some of them even can draw 3D diagrams.
AutoCAD, Bentley Microstation, AVEVA Electrical are some most widely used software for drawing Single Line Diagrams. These software’s are drafting software i.e you just use them to draw Single Line Diagrams.
ETAP is used for power system analysis and deciding the type of connections to be made in the network and equipment ratings to be shown on the SLD.A rough draft of the SLD gets its completeness after the ETAP results are implemented on it.
Though, beginners feel difficult to use the MS Word for drawing diagrams, the clarity of the pictures after taking screen shot of zoomed version is very good. Hence, I advise that you can try it once.
Microsoft Visio software is used to connect any kind of line and connection. It can be made in any type of diagrams, such as mechanical, electrical, civil structure and management.
Microsoft Visio. I am using the software since last 5 years. It has a vast library which includes the symbols for many electrical and electronics components. On the other hand it can also be used to draw flowcharts and many more. This software is easy to learn and pretty much user friendly.
I also make use of Microsoft Visio. It is very simple to use. You can create your own stencil for frequently used items. It incorporates well into other reports if Microsoft packages are used (reports, presentations, etc.). The drawings can be exported in other formats for publishing.