ARES Commander

ARES Commander

Graebert
WebDrive

WebDrive

South River Technologies
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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.

About

Simple for the Novice, Powerful for the Pro. Access SharePoint and OneDrive within the applications you already use. Easily edit Adobe, text, and all versions of Office. Box, S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more can be accessed right from your Windows Explorer or Mac Finder. WebDrive is the FTP client you already know how to use. Map FTP and SFTP servers as a drive letter for productivity and convenience. WebDrive is the WebDAV client with options to mount at startup and lock server files. It works the way the native Windows WebDAV redirector should work. Reduce installation and setup time for large implementations. Customize and push the settings out to all your users with no need to configure each PC. Improve security by accessing your remote files without syncing and filling your device with copies of your files—a major security risk if your device is lost or stolen.

Platforms Supported

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

Platforms Supported

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

Audience

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

Audience

Anyone who wants easy, seamless access to remote files

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

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

Pricing

$39.95/one-time/user
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

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.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Reliable program great features at a great price. I have been using it for almost three years. I have remotely all my data and my work on the laptop.
  • WebDrive enables Windows Explorer level access to my scattered cloud storage providers. This is a huge benefit because the files are not stored/synced/duplicated locally like the OneDrive software does. They are genuinely kept in the cloud. It's like adding terabytes of storage to your PC.
  • Quick integration and ease of installation makes it a quick roll out to multiple team members. Great product.
  • WebDrive provides us with a reliable and fast remote connection to our office server. Easy installation and setup, and user-friendly interface.
  • Ease of connecting various cloud sources to a specific drive letter so I can use Explorer or Directory OPUS in an easier manner.

Cons

  • No cons. Reliable program great features at a great price. I have been using it for almost three years. I have remotely all my data and my work on the laptop.
  • I've been a WebDrive customer for years. Several times now after my support expires and my version is no longer current, the OneDrive functionality is lost. I have to re-purchase WebDrive and update the software to the latest version to fix the issue.
  • One user reported some synchronization issues, but this was isolated and appears to be due to slow internet speeds at one of our user's home office.
  • Nothing has presented as an issue for us during the time we have been using Webdrive.
  • Some of the options are a little mysterious as how they affect performance etc.

Training

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

Training

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

Company Information

Graebert
Founded: 1977
Germany
www.graebert.com

Company Information

South River Technologies
Founded: 2001
United States
southrivertech.com/webdrive/

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Categories

3D Modeling Supported
Architectural CAD Supported
Architecture Supported
CAD Supported

Categories

Cloud Storage Supported
FTP Clients 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

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

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

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

Cloud Storage Features

Access Control Not Supported
Archiving & Retention Not Supported
Backup Supported
Data Migration Not Supported
Data Synchronization Supported
Encryption Supported
File Sharing Not Supported
Version Control Not Supported

Integrations

Box Supported
Dropbox Supported
Google Drive Supported
Microsoft OneDrive Supported
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported
Hosted FTP Not Supported
LogicalDOC Not Supported
Microsoft 365 Not Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Supported
Onshape Supported
Revit Supported
Titan FTP Server Not Supported

Integrations

Box Supported
Dropbox Supported
Google Drive Supported
Microsoft OneDrive Supported
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported
Hosted FTP Supported
LogicalDOC Supported
Microsoft 365 Supported
Microsoft SharePoint Not Supported
Onshape Not Supported
Revit Not Supported
Titan FTP Server Supported
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