Ares Commander
General-purpose CAD software
CAD software
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Boat designing software
Deck building software
Furniture manufacturing software
Furniture modeling software
Furniture rendering software
Garment CAD software
Interior decorating software
Interior designs software
Mechanical design software
Mechanical engineering software
Pipeline mapping software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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€225 per user per year
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- Construction
- Real estate and property management
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
What is Ares Commander
Ares Commander is a desktop CAD application for creating and editing 2D drawings and 3D CAD content, with a focus on DWG-based workflows. It targets architects, engineers, and designers who need drafting, documentation, and interoperability with common CAD file formats. The product emphasizes compatibility with DWG/DXF, familiar command-based drafting, and optional integration with the broader ARES ecosystem for multi-device access.
Strong DWG-centric workflow
Ares Commander is designed around DWG as a primary working format and supports common CAD exchange formats such as DXF. This reduces friction when collaborating with teams that standardize on DWG deliverables. It also helps organizations that need to maintain large libraries of legacy 2D drawings.
Familiar CAD command model
The product provides a command-line driven drafting experience and conventional CAD concepts (layers, blocks, external references, layouts). This can shorten onboarding time for users coming from established general-purpose CAD tools. It supports typical documentation tasks such as plotting/printing and annotation workflows used in engineering and architecture.
Cross-platform desktop availability
Ares Commander is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, which is less common among mainstream commercial CAD offerings. This can simplify standardization in mixed-OS environments and support Linux-based engineering desktops. It also enables consistent DWG editing across different operating systems without changing tools.
Not a full parametric modeler
While it supports 3D CAD content, Ares Commander is primarily positioned for drafting and DWG-based design rather than feature-based parametric mechanical modeling. Teams needing advanced part/assembly constraints, simulation, and manufacturing toolchains may require additional specialized software. This can limit its suitability as the sole platform for complex mechanical engineering workflows.
Vertical workflows require add-ons
The category list includes specialized domains (e.g., bathroom, furniture, garment, boat, pipeline mapping), but Ares Commander is a general-purpose CAD tool rather than a dedicated vertical solution. Industry-specific libraries, automation, and rules-based design often depend on third-party extensions or separate applications. Organizations may need extra configuration and content management to match purpose-built vertical products.
Ecosystem depth varies by need
Compared with the largest CAD platforms, the breadth of native integrations, certified partner tools, and enterprise-grade lifecycle management options may be narrower depending on the workflow. Some teams may find fewer out-of-the-box connectors for downstream processes (e.g., advanced CAM, PLM, or specialized rendering). This can increase reliance on file-based handoffs and internal standards.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Plan (ARES Trinity subscription) | From €225 per year (excl. sales tax) — regional pricing on official site; some official pages show ARES Commander with Trinity from €375/year. | Includes ARES Commander (desktop), ARES Kudo (cloud) and ARES Touch (mobile); updates and e-mail support during the subscription term; eligible for the free 30-day trial. Regional pricing variance shown on Graebert site. |
| Three-Years Plan | Price not listed on Graebert public pages (contact sales) | 3-year term license that includes updates and e-mail support for 3 years; official site documents the plan but does not show a global list price. |
| Perpetual License (one-time) | Price not listed on Graebert public pages (contact sales) | Perpetual desktop license includes 1 year of updates and e-mail support; ARES Kudo and ARES Touch included for one year as part of the subscription. |
| Flex / Network (floating) License | Price not listed on Graebert public pages (contact sales) | Network floating licenses (minimum quantity required for some variants); Graebert documents that Flex/network options exist and describes the model (e.g., Flex can be added as an option to perpetual licenses). |
Seller details
Graebert GmbH
Berlin, Germany
1977
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