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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
$350.00 1 user Per Year
ActCAD BIM
Star Rating
(50)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $249.00 With One-Time Purchase
Learn more about ActCAD BIMAres Commander
Star Rating
(18)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Ares Commander excels in ease of use with a score of 9.6, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize a user-friendly interface, while ActCAD, with a score of 8.8, is noted to have a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Ares Commander offers superior quality of support, scoring 9.8, which is significantly higher than ActCAD's 8.7, indicating that users feel more supported and valued when using Ares Commander.
- G2 users highlight Ares Commander's strong performance in file import and export capabilities, scoring 9.3 and 9.0 respectively, while ActCAD's scores of 8.4 and 8.7 suggest it may not be as robust in handling various file types.
- Users on G2 report that Ares Commander shines in its dynamic updating feature, which allows for real-time changes, whereas ActCAD's performance in this area is less impressive, leading to potential delays in collaborative projects.
- Reviewers say that Ares Commander’s 3D modeling tools, although scoring lower at 6.7, are still preferred over ActCAD's 7.6 due to better integration with other design features, enhancing overall workflow.
- Users report that Ares Commander’s documentation capabilities score 8.6, which is higher than ActCAD's 8.1, suggesting that Ares Commander provides more comprehensive resources for users to reference during their projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActCAD BIM
ActCAD 2025 Software
Starting at $249.00
With One-Time Purchase
ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:
- ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users
- ActCAD Prime for 2D Drafting, 3D Modeling and BIM (Building Information Modeling) functionality
ActCAD can be used for applications across domains Architecture, Engineering, Construction (AEC) including Structural, Electrical and Mechanical.
We also offer value added products for specific applications based on ActCAD:
- ActCAD Nesting
- ActCAD Dials & Scales
- ActCAD CNC Post Processor
ActCAD uses the latest IntelliCAD 11 Engine, Open Design Alliance, dwg/dxf Libraries, ACIS 3D Modeling Kernel, and many other Technologies which ensures file support right from the early R2.5 to the latest 2022 Version of dwg/dxf. It also supports other file formats like .dgn, .step/.stp, .iges/.igs, .stl, .obj, 2D PDF, 3D PDF, .svg, .dae, etc. The interface and commands are designed in a manner that is familiar and easy for migration from any CAD Software.
- Support for 2025 dwg & dxf files
- High Speed and Performance
- IntelliCAD 13 Engine & ODA 21.11 Libraries
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
Free Trial
ActCAD BIM
Free Trial is available
Ares Commander
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
37
9.3
15
Ease of Use
8.9
38
9.6
15
Ease of Setup
9.4
13
9.3
12
Ease of Admin
9.3
12
9.2
12
Quality of Support
8.7
38
9.8
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
12
9.4
12
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
10.0
15
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
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Design
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Collaboration
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Construction
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
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Plan
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Design
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
Construction
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Engineering
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
9.2
24
9.3
15
7.6
15
7.9
12
7.5
18
8.5
12
7.2
15
7.4
12
Edit
8.7
23
8.4
15
7.8
17
8.8
13
8.0
21
9.2
14
7.7
20
8.9
14
Collaboration
8.3
19
8.9
15
8.1
17
8.6
14
8.3
16
7.7
13
Library
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
5.7
5
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Integration
6.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
File Options
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
Design
9.8
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActCAD BIM and Ares Commander are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
ActCAD BIM is categorized as CAD Viewers, CAD Libraries, Sketching, Civil Engineering Design, and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Ares Commander has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActCAD BIM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ares Commander
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
Architecture & Planning
25.5%
Civil Engineering
23.4%
Construction
12.8%
Oil & Energy
4.3%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
29.8%
Consulting
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
16.7%
Design
11.1%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.6%
Other
44.4%
Discussions
How can I get some of my old lisp routines to work. They don't work well with ActCAD.
3 Comments
Official Response from ActCAD BIM
Hi David, thank you for your valuable inputs. Please share the details of your programs we will try to improve them and add to ActCAD package. Please note...Read more
I need detail how to use three dimensional CFD analysis with ACT CAD
1 Comment
Official Response from ActCAD BIM
Hello Mr.Dinkar, Thank you for your question. Please note that ActCAD is a CAD software meant for 2D Drafting and 3D unparametric modeling. Our BIM version...Read more
I am trying to convert over to LINUX from Windows and wonder if a LINUX version will be available? I have tried using Wine to run ActCAD on LINUX Ubuntu but it doesn't seem to work (would appreciate any help with this).
1 Comment
JB
If your system is robust enough, you could run VirtualBox https://www.virtualbox.org/ and then run a windows virtual system to use ActCAD. I've run my older...Read more
Ares Commander has no discussions with answers
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