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, DraftSight and BricsCAD.

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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.

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ARES Commander alternatives page was last updated Apr 22, 2020
  1. LibreCAD icon
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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.

    111 LibreCAD alternatives
    On Mac

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Bim
    3.  Construction layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Parametric Modeling
    6.  Support for Layers
    7.  Isometric view
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  QT Based
    10.  Export to PDF
    LibreCAD iconARES Commander Icon

    LibreCAD VS ARES Commander

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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 LightweightARES Commander is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
     214 likes

    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 collaborat...

    125 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives
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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Cloud Sync
    Autodesk AutoCAD iconARES Commander Icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD VS ARES Commander

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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
  3. BRL-CAD icon
     55 likes

    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...

    73 BRL-CAD alternatives
    PA-63 Extractor

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    BRL-CAD Features

    1.  Image Processing
    2.  Benchmark analytics
    3.  Ray Tracing
    BRL-CAD iconARES Commander Icon

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  4. DraftSight icon
     86 likes

    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.*

    90 DraftSight alternatives
    DraftSight screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    DraftSight Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  3d sketching
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  5. BricsCAD icon
     49 likes

    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.

    89 BricsCAD alternatives
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    BricsCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Mechanical Simulation
    4.  Bim
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  BIM import
    7.  Rendering
    BricsCAD iconARES Commander Icon

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  6. Microsoft 3D Builder icon
     6 likes

    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    122 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
    Microsoft 3D Builder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design
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  7. QCAD icon
     29 likes

    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
    QCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Drawing 2D
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    Comments about QCAD as an Alternative to ARES Commander
     
    fredsmith1

    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
  8. nanoCAD icon
     44 likes

    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:

    91 nanoCAD alternatives
    nanoCAD 3 main window

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Convert DWG to PDF
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Convert PDF to DWG
    5.  Ad-free
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  9. MakerSCAD icon
     5 likes

    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.

    106 MakerSCAD alternatives
    MakerSCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    MakerSCAD Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Visual Programming
    Discontinued

    Site certificate expired. Software itself hasn't been updated in a very long time, is incomplete, and doesn't function

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  10. KOMPAS-3D icon
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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.

    69 KOMPAS-3D alternatives
    KOMPAS-3D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine

    KOMPAS-3D Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  OPENGL
    KOMPAS-3D iconARES Commander Icon

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  11. GstarCAD icon
     13 likes

    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
    Concise User Interface

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GstarCAD iconARES Commander Icon

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  12. CMS IntelliCAD icon
     58 likes

    CMS IntelliCAD® is a full-featured Compatible CAD Software. CMS IntelliCAD also offers a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD® software compatible drawing tools! It is the smartest choice for anyone who creates or communicates using CAD drawings.

    66 CMS IntelliCAD alternatives
    CMS IntelliCAD screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top CMS IntelliCAD Features

    1.  Drawing 2D
    2.  DWG support
    3.  3D Renderer
    4.  BIM import
    5.  Construction layers
    6.  Import 3D models
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Constructive geometry
    9.  Realistic rendering
    10.  Project overview
    11.  Data export/import
    12.  Native.dwg file support
    CMS IntelliCAD iconARES Commander Icon

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