ARES Commander vs. progeCAD Comparison


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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 progeCAD is an AutoCAD® compatible 2D/3D CAD application that works with AutoCAD® DWG files from AutoCAD® 2.5 through AutoCAD® 2021 and imports Autodesk Revit® and IFC files! The best solution for AEC, MCAD and all generic CAD usages. progeCAD sells with perpetual licensing and offers more CAD functions than AutoCAD® LT at a fraction of the cost of AutoCAD®, ArchiCAD® or Microstation®. DWG is progeCAD's native file format. It is the same AutoCAD’s file format, so when you open an existing DWG file with progeCAD, there's no file conversion and no data loss. We provide industry standard compatibility with AutoCAD®, that means you can get to work immediately using DWG files, commands, fonts, blocks, hatches and Linetypes. Furthermore, progeCAD imports Autodesk Revit® and IFC BIM objects.
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 Not 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 Architects, engineers, industrial designers
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported	API Offers API Not Supported
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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 No information available. 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 Read all reviews	Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
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 Ease of use. Provides aids for design. Cons Slightly slow in Deep building design, decoration, 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 progeSOFT Founded: 1999 Switzerland www.progesoft.com
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Categories 3D Modeling Supported Architectural CAD Supported Architecture Supported CAD Supported	Categories Architecture Supported CAD 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 Show More Features 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 Not Supported 3D Modeling Supported Bills of material Supported BIM Modeling Not Supported Building Information Modeling Supported Client Management Not Supported Contact Management Supported Contract Management Not Supported Document Management Supported Drafting Not Supported Manufacturing Design Data Supported Presentation Tools Supported Project Management Not Supported Proposal Management Not Supported Quotes/Proposals Supported Visualization / Presentation Not Supported CAD Features 2 1/2-Axis Milling Supported 2D Drawing Supported 3-Axis Milling Supported 3D Modeling Supported 4-Axis Milling Supported 5-Axis Milling Not Supported Civil Supported Collaboration Supported Database Connectivity Supported Design Analysis Supported Design Export Supported Document Management Supported Electrical Supported Hole Making Supported Mechanical Supported Mechatronics Supported Presentation Tools Supported Simulate Cycles Not Supported Spiral Output Supported Structural Engineering Not Supported Toolpath Simulation Supported User Defined Cycles Supported
Integrations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported AutoCAD Not Supported Box Supported Dropbox Supported Google Drive Supported Microsoft OneDrive Supported Microsoft SharePoint Supported Onshape Supported Revit Supported View All 8 Integrations	Integrations Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported AutoCAD 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 View All 1 Integration
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