ARES Commander vs GstarCAD

ARES Commander8.4Visit GstarCAD8.3Visit

Higher score ARES Commander #5 in 2D CAD Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit ARES Commander

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GstarCAD #6 in 2D CAD Software 8.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit GstarCAD

• ARES Commander fits best

  DWG users wanting broad platform and cloud support

• GstarCAD fits best

  Multiplatform teams needing capable 2D and 3D CAD

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Side by side

Feature	ARES Commander 8.4/10 Visit ↗	GstarCAD 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.3
Ranking	#5 in 2D CAD Software	#6 in 2D CAD Software
Best for	DWG users wanting broad platform and cloud support	Multiplatform teams needing capable 2D and 3D CAD
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€595 one-time	$299/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ARES Commander 0/6 · GstarCAD 0/6
Native DWG support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
DXF support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
PDF underlay	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parametric constraints	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Batch printing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline mode	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Primary platform	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Native DWG support with 2D drafting and 3D modeling Windows, macOS, and Linux support with offline workflows Cloud collaboration, version history, BIM-to-CAD, and AI features	Native DWG and DXF support across Windows, macOS, and Linux Combines 2D documentation, 3D modeling, and parametric constraints Includes point-cloud workflows, revision comparison, and developer APIs
Cons	No free plan Cloud collaboration requires a license that includes the cloud solution Standalone and network pricing differ substantially by plan	No free plan is available Specialized BIM and architectural workflows are separate products Perpetual licenses require higher upfront costs than annual subscriptions
Our verdict	ARES Commander is desktop CAD software from Graebert GmbH for creating and modifying DWG drawings in 2D and 3D. It is aimed at CAD professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, design, and related technical-drawing workflows.… Read the review →	GstarCAD is professional CAD software for creating and editing DWG and DXF drawings, producing 2D documentation, and developing 3D models. It is aimed at CAD professionals and organizations in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ARES Commander — where it wins

  • Native DWG support with 2D drafting and 3D modeling
  • Windows, macOS, and Linux support with offline workflows
  • Cloud collaboration, version history, BIM-to-CAD, and AI features

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Cloud collaboration requires a license that includes the cloud solution
  • Standalone and network pricing differ substantially by plan

• GstarCAD — where it wins

  • Native DWG and DXF support across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Combines 2D documentation, 3D modeling, and parametric constraints
  • Includes point-cloud workflows, revision comparison, and developer APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Specialized BIM and architectural workflows are separate products
  • Perpetual licenses require higher upfront costs than annual subscriptions

• ARES Commander8.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad DWG CAD suite with desktop, cloud, mobile, BIM, and collaboration tools.

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• GstarCAD8.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A capable multiplatform CAD suite with native DWG/DXF support and flexible licensing.

  Visit GstarCADFull verdict →