Compare Ares Commander and ZWCAD 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Ares Commander
Star Rating
(19)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
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Star Rating
(346)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ZWCAD excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Ares Commander. Users appreciate its efficiency, noting that it can handle heavy-size files easily, making it a reliable choice for complex projects.
- According to verified reviews, ZWCAD has a much larger volume of recent feedback, with 39 reviews in the last 90 days compared to Ares Commander's absence of recent reviews. This suggests that ZWCAD is actively meeting user needs and adapting to feedback.
- Users say that ZWCAD's user-friendly interface and quick implementation process are standout features. Reviewers highlight its ability to assist with multi-page plotting and its light performance, which enhances productivity for tasks like 2D building plans.
- Reviewers mention that while Ares Commander offers a cost-effective solution with basic features comparable to AutoCAD, it lacks the extensive user base and recent engagement that ZWCAD enjoys. Users appreciate its support and productivity tools, but the limited recent feedback raises questions about its current relevance.
- According to user feedback, ZWCAD's tool palette is praised for its variety, especially for electrical tools, making it a versatile option for different design needs. In contrast, Ares Commander, while user-friendly, is noted for its basic feature set, which may not meet the demands of more advanced users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that ZWCAD's quality of support is commendable, with a score of 9.2, while Ares Commander scores higher at 9.8. However, the overall satisfaction with ZWCAD's support indicates a strong commitment to customer service, which users find valuable in their day-to-day operations.
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
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- 2D drafting tools
- Basic 3D viewing functionality
Free Trial
Ares Commander
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
16
9.3
320
Ease of Use
9.6
16
9.5
321
Ease of Setup
9.4
13
9.5
229
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
9.1
44
Quality of Support
9.8
16
9.2
299
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
12
9.1
46
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
16
9.6
317
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.2
83
Design
Not enough data
7.8
79
Not enough data
7.2
80
Not enough data
9.4
91
Not enough data
9.4
91
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.7
80
Not enough data
7.8
80
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.6
79
Not enough data
8.8
82
Design
9.4
16
9.4
261
7.8
13
8.5
238
8.2
13
8.5
240
7.2
13
7.9
233
Edit
8.2
16
9.3
255
8.9
14
8.6
242
9.0
15
9.1
245
9.0
15
9.0
244
Collaboration
9.0
16
9.1
255
8.7
15
9.1
247
7.9
14
8.9
249
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ares Commander and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Ares Commander has no unique categories
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ares Commander
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
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
15.8%
Architecture & Planning
15.8%
Design
10.5%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.3%
Other
47.4%
Architecture & Planning
20.6%
Civil Engineering
16.1%
Construction
14.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.2%
Discussions
Ares Commander has no discussions with answers
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
H
1 Comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers
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