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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
Ares 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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Star Rating
(206)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $299.00 1 Seat Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DraftSight excels in its drawing capabilities, achieving a solid score of 9.3, while Ares Commander matches this score but is noted for its superior modeling features, scoring 7.9, which reviewers mention enhances their design workflow.
- Reviewers mention that Ares Commander offers a more intuitive user experience, reflected in its higher ease of use score of 9.6 compared to DraftSight's 8.3, making it a preferred choice for those new to CAD software.
- G2 users highlight the quality of support for Ares Commander, which received an impressive score of 9.8, while DraftSight's support is rated significantly lower at 7.2, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance with Ares Commander.
- Users on G2 report that Ares Commander shines in its collaboration features, particularly in annotation and documentation, scoring 8.9 and 8.6 respectively, while DraftSight's scores in these areas are lower, suggesting a less robust collaborative environment.
- Reviewers mention that DraftSight's file import and export capabilities are strong, with scores of 8.7 and 8.9, respectively, which users say are crucial for seamless integration into existing workflows, whereas Ares Commander, while competitive, does not quite match these scores.
- Users say that Ares Commander's push/pull functionality, scoring 8.8, is a standout feature that enhances 3D modeling, while DraftSight's lower score of 7.1 in this area indicates it may not be as effective for users focused on advanced modeling techniques.
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
DraftSight
DraftSight Professional
Starting at $299.00
1 Seat Per Year
Advanced 2D CAD drafting solution with powerful, time-saving functionalities and an API to help bring your designs to life quickly and easily. Ideal for companies, individuals and designers.
- Dynamic Blocks, PowerTrim, Mechanical Toolbox, DrawCompare, API Access
Free Trial
Ares Commander
Free Trial is available
DraftSight
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
15
8.4
189
Ease of Use
9.6
15
8.3
194
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
8.7
101
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
8.2
27
Quality of Support
9.8
15
7.2
144
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
12
8.3
27
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
7.5
194
Features by Category
Design
9.3
15
9.3
132
7.9
12
6.4
105
8.5
12
6.6
107
7.4
12
5.8
102
Edit
8.4
15
8.3
128
8.8
13
7.1
104
9.2
14
7.6
116
8.9
14
8.0
121
Collaboration
8.9
15
8.3
128
8.6
14
7.8
115
7.7
13
7.4
113
File Options
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.2
53
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
7.9
40
Not enough data
8.3
51
Tools
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
7.0
36
Design
Not enough data
9.2
52
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ares Commander and DraftSight are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ares Commander
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DraftSight
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%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
7.9%
Design
5.9%
Architecture & Planning
5.9%
Other
52.7%
Discussions
Ares Commander has no discussions with answers
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
FF
Yes, runs on Windows with no problem.Read more
what operating systems does this program run on, is it microsoft freindly?
1 Comment
BB
I'm looking to find a cad / MDT
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Could you have any application for this system for free?
1 Comment
PH
It used to be free to use, but now it has a small price tag for the standard version. Well worth it if you want to use it for your business, less so if you...Read more
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