ALCAD

ALCAD

ALCADS
ARES Commander

ARES Commander

Graebert
5.0 out of 5 stars
ALCAD ARES Commander

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ALCAD:

About

ALCAD 2D/3D is the best AutoCAD Alternative. Same interface and functions as AutoCAD. This product only includes the CAD. Compare-Table ALCAD with AutoCAD here: Compare ALCAD | ALCAD (alcads.com) ALCAD – the fully compatible DWG-CAD CAD Interface and functions same as AutoCAD. ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D is available as annual licence 199€ or one-time permanent licence for 349€.
ARES Commander:

About

2D & 3D CAD software to create & modify technical drawings in DWG format with choice between Perpetual, Network or Annual licenses. Experience the agility of the n°1 alternative to AutoCAD. Cost-effective, ARES Commander offers a full replacement and an easy switch, at a fraction of the cost. With Graebert's ARES CAD software you will enjoy a 3-in-1 license, including ARES Commander (for Windows, macOS and Linux computers) + ARES Kudo (Cloud) + ARES Touch (iOS + Android). These 3 products work in synergy to synchronize the work across users and devices. Create and modify DWG drawings locally, with files stored on your computer, or in sync with Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, Onshape, Trimble Connect. Alternatively, you can also store files in a private Cloud server (via WebDAV). Some our advanced CAD features include the support for Dynamic blocks, PDF to DWG conversion, Drawing comparison, IFC & Revit import, 3D solid modeling, satellite images and street maps.
ALCAD:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
ARES Commander:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Supported
ALCAD:

Audience

ALCAD 2025 Professional 2D/3D CAD is ideal for a variety of industries and professionals. Engineers, including mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural, benefit from its precision in designing and modeling technical components. Architects and interior designers can create detailed building plans and visualizations, while manufacturers in automotive, product, and machinery design use it for prototyping and detailed component creation. Construction firms, contractors, and M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) designers use it for drafting layouts and system designs. Aerospace and defense industries rely on its modeling capabilities for designing complex components, and R&D teams utilize it for prototyping. Freelance CAD consultants and designers, along with educational institutions, also find ALCAD valuable for creating detailed technical drawings and teaching design principles.
ARES Commander:

Audience

Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facility management, Infrastructure, Local authorities & Government, 2D Mechanical & Product design
ALCAD:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported
ARES Commander:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
ALCAD:

API

Offers API Not Supported
ARES Commander:

API

Offers API Supported
ALCAD:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
ARES Commander:

Screenshots and Videos

ALCAD:

Pricing

$199
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Supported
ARES Commander:

Pricing

$350.00/year
Annual Plan (1 year) for $350
3 Years Plan (3 years) for $700
Perpetual license from $950
Flex (network) license from $450 for 1 year or $1200 for Perpetual
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
ALCAD:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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ARES Commander:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5
ARES Commander:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Our company has been using AutoCAD before for more than 10 years. We found ARES Commander looking for cost savings and Perpetual licenses. Our 6 users could switch almost instantly. We liked also the ability to work on two computers or more. But most interestingly we see how year after year ARES is introducing new features for cloud, mobile and BIM that are making a big difference for us.

Cons

  • The software and the help files are in French but all the tutorial videos to learn new features are in English.
ALCAD:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
ARES Commander:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
ALCAD:

Company Information

ALCADS
Founded: 2013
Switzerland
alcads.com
ARES Commander:

Company Information

Graebert
Founded: 1977
Germany
www.graebert.com
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ASUNI
ALCAD:

Categories

Architectural CAD Supported
CAD Supported
MEP Supported
ARES Commander:

Categories

3D Modeling Supported
Architectural CAD Supported
Architecture Supported
CAD Supported
ARES Commander:

Architectural CAD Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Architectural Symbol Library Not Supported
Automatic Formatting Not Supported
BIM Modeling Supported
Comparison View Supported
Design Templates Not Supported
Drafting Supported

CAD Features

2 1/2-Axis Milling Not Supported
2D Drawing Supported
3-Axis Milling Not Supported
3D Modeling Supported
4-Axis Milling Not Supported
5-Axis Milling Not Supported
Civil Supported
Collaboration Supported
Database Connectivity Not Supported
Design Analysis Not Supported
Design Export Supported
Document Management Supported
Electrical Supported
Hole Making Not Supported
Mechanical Supported
Mechatronics Not Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Simulate Cycles Not Supported
Spiral Output Not Supported
Structural Engineering Not Supported
Toolpath Simulation Not Supported
User Defined Cycles Not Supported

3D Modeling Features

2D Drawing Supported
Animation Not Supported
Annotations Supported
Bill of Materials Not Supported
Character Modeling Not Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Component Library Not Supported
Data Import / Export Not Supported
For 3D Printing Supported
For Architects Supported
For Manufacturers Supported
Reference Management Not Supported
Simulation Not Supported

Architecture Features

2D Drawing Supported
3D Modeling Supported
Bills of material Supported
BIM Modeling Not Supported
Building Information Modeling Supported
Client Management Not Supported
Contact Management Not Supported
Contract Management Not Supported
Document Management Not Supported
Drafting Supported
Manufacturing Design Data Supported
Presentation Tools Not Supported
Project Management Not Supported
Proposal Management Not Supported
Quotes/Proposals Not Supported
Visualization / Presentation Supported
ALCAD:

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported
Box Not Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
Microsoft OneDrive Not Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Not Supported
Onshape Not Supported
Revit Not Supported
ARES Commander:

Integrations

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported
Box Supported
Dropbox Supported
Google Drive Supported
Microsoft OneDrive Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Supported
Onshape Supported
Revit Supported
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