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Compare Ares Commander and AutoCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
$2940/2 years
Ares Commander
Star Rating
(18)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
Browse all 8 pricing plansAutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,804)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for detailed design work, while Ares Commander follows closely with a score of 9.3, indicating strong performance but slightly less user satisfaction in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Ares Commander shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.6, significantly higher than AutoCAD's 8.3, suggesting that new users may find Ares Commander more intuitive and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight the superior "Quality of Support" for Ares Commander, scoring 9.8 compared to AutoCAD's 8.2, indicating that users feel more supported and satisfied with Ares Commander’s customer service.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.4, is beneficial for real-time collaboration, but Ares Commander’s overall collaboration features, including "Annotate" and "Document Storage," score higher, suggesting a more robust collaborative environment.
- Reviewers mention that AutoCAD's "Rendering" capabilities, with a score of 7.6, may not meet the expectations of users looking for high-quality visual outputs, while Ares Commander, despite a lower score of 7.4, is noted for its efficient rendering process in practical applications.
- Users say that while both products offer solid "File Import/Export" capabilities, AutoCAD's score of 8.7 indicates a slight edge in handling various file formats, which is crucial for users working with diverse design files.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ares Commander
Annual Plan for the ARES Trinity of CAD software
$350.00
1 user Per Year
ARES Commander + ARES Touch + ARES Kudo for 1 year and a same user, including all upgrades and email support during the term.
- ARES Commander for Windows, macOS and Linux - for 1 year
- ARES Kudo - Online CAD (runs in your Internet browser) - for 1 year
- ARES Touch - Mobile CAD for iOS and Android - for 1 year
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
Free Trial
Ares Commander
Free Trial is available
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
15
8.8
1,502
Ease of Use
9.6
15
8.3
1,507
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
8.1
265
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
7.9
200
Quality of Support
9.8
15
8.2
1,351
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
12
8.5
198
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
8.0
1,479
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.2
467
Design
Not enough data
8.4
403
Not enough data
7.3
371
Not enough data
9.2
409
Not enough data
8.8
400
Not enough data
8.2
364
Not enough data
8.3
189
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.8
357
Not enough data
8.9
410
Not enough data
8.7
404
Not enough data
8.7
388
Construction
Not enough data
8.4
360
Not enough data
8.2
350
Not enough data
7.5
330
Not enough data
8.1
179
Not enough data
7.8
173
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.6
41
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
6.4
41
Design
9.3
15
9.4
466
7.9
12
8.1
443
8.5
12
8.2
445
7.4
12
7.4
399
Edit
8.4
15
8.7
459
8.8
13
8.2
411
9.2
14
8.4
456
8.9
14
8.4
431
Collaboration
8.9
15
8.6
449
8.6
14
8.6
434
7.7
13
8.4
417
Data Management
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ares Commander and AutoCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Ares Commander has no unique categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ares Commander
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
AutoCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consulting
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
16.7%
Design
11.1%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.6%
Other
44.4%
Architecture & Planning
22.7%
Civil Engineering
10.6%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.6%
Design
8.4%
Other
40.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Ares Commander
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marcus Vinícius B.
Verified User in Manufacturing
Our technical department is very satisfied with the Ares Commander software, we had a very easy migration due to its lightweight and organized interface, and the tools/commands provide us with the best and most qualified CAD solutions we need. I also...
Most Helpful Critical Review
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Marcus Vinícius B.
Verified User in Manufacturing
Our technical department is very satisfied with the Ares Commander software, we had a very easy migration due to its lightweight and organized interface, and the tools/commands provide us with the best and most qualified CAD solutions we need. I also...
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Anderson D.
Verified User in Military
The ribbon (changed, so I was told, because Microsoft introduced it).
Discussions
Ares Commander has no discussions with answers
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