ARES Commander AlternativesCAD Software and other similar apps like ARES Commander

ARES Commander is described as 'All the productive tools and smart features for 2D drafting and design that you expect at a reasonable price. With DWG 2010 as its primary drawing file format and DXF support' and is a CAD software in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ARES Commander for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best ARES Commander alternative is LibreCAD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ARES Commander are Autodesk AutoCAD, BRL-CAD, BricsCAD and DraftSight.

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  1. LibreCAD icon

    LibreCAD

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    LibreCAD is an open source 2D CAD application for Windows, Apple and Linux. It is based on Qt, which is a leading cross-platform application and UI development framework.

    108 LibreCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    • LibreCAD is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ARES Commander.

    • LibreCAD is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ARES Commander.

    • LibreCAD is Free and Open SourceARES Commander is Paid and Proprietary
    • LibreCAD is Customizable and LightweightARES Commander is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    129 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to ARES Commander.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to ARES Commander.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietaryARES Commander is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. BRL-CAD icon

    BRL-CAD

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    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Autodesk AutoCAD

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, c...

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    BricsCAD

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    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    80 BricsCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode
     
  7. DraftSight icon

    DraftSight

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    DraftSight is a professional-grade, open 2D CAD product for users who want a better way to read, write and share DWG files. DraftSight is easy to use and is available for professional CAD users, students and educators to download and activate for free.*

    88 DraftSight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. QCAD icon

    QCAD

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    QCAD is an application for computer aided drafting in 2D. With QCAD you can create technical drawings such as plans for buildings, interiors, mechanical parts or schemas and diagrams.

    74 QCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    It's simple and even the pro version is very cheap. So if you just need to do simple accurate line work, I would recommend it.

    It doesn't currently do XRefs and DWG files from other programs (paid version only) don't display perfectly. That said it's still a useful tool to have for measuring off people's files and basic drawing.

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    • QCAD is Free Personal and Open SourceARES Commander is Paid and Proprietary
    • QCAD is LightweightARES Commander is not according to our users
  11. CMS IntelliCAD icon

    CMS IntelliCAD

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    Feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD application supporting native DWG files, offering multiple-document interface, advanced drafting tools, full AutoLISP and ADS compatibility, IntelliCAD Explorer for managing layers and settings, seamless Windows integration, and support for legacy drawing formats.

    65 CMS IntelliCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  12. MakerSCAD icon

    MakerSCAD

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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  13. nanoCAD icon

    nanoCAD

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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    89 nanoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    nanoCAD 3 main window
     
  14. KOMPAS-3D icon

    KOMPAS-3D

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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    70 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
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  15. GstarCAD icon

    GstarCAD

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    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    84 GstarCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    Concise User Interface
     
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