ARES Commander

ARES Commander is CAD software for Windows, macOS, and Linux with native DWG support for 2D drafting and 3D modeling. It imports and exports DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit RVT, IFC, STEP, SketchUp SKP, and SVG files. PDF underlay and batch printing are listed, while offline mode is not supported. Cloud collaboration is available through ARES Commander with Trinity, combining desktop CAD with ARES Kudo online CAD and ARES Touch mobile CAD, synchronized files, comments, markups, and version history. The standalone option includes PDF import and export plus offline commenting. Listed plans are ARES Commander Standalone at €595 a month, with Trinity at €225 a month, and Flex/Cloud Network and Flex/Network at €745 a month each. Network options have minimum seat requirements. A 30-day trial is listed, but there is no free plan. The maker is headquartered in Berlin and was founded in 1977.

ARES Commander covers core CAD drafting, modeling, and broad file exchange across three desktop platforms. Collaboration adds online and mobile components, while pricing and the lack of offline mode matter for selection.

It suits CAD users needing native DWG work across desktop operating systems and the listed file formats. Teams needing synchronized collaboration can consider the Trinity or network options.