ARES Commander
ARES Commander: A cross-platform CAD choice for native DWG and BIM-to-CAD workflows. Ranked #11 of 29 in Architectural Design Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for cross-platform DWG and BIM-to-CAD workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score7.7 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forCross-platform DWG and BIM-to-CAD workflows
- Free planNo
- Paid from€595 one-time
- Founded1977 · Berlin, Germany
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Native DWG support with 2D drafting and 3D modeling
- BIM-to-CAD generation from Revit and IFC files
- Windows, macOS and Linux support with optional collaboration
Where it doesn't
- It is CAD software rather than full architectural BIM authoring
- Cloud collaboration requires a license that includes the cloud solution
- Pricing varies across standalone, subscription and network license models
Our verdict on ARES Commander
ARES Commander is desktop CAD software for creating and modifying DWG drawings in 2D and 3D. It is aimed at architecture, engineering, construction, design and other technical-drawing teams that need native DWG workflows across Windows, macOS and Linux. Its feature set includes Dynamic Blocks, PDF and STEP import and export, and BIM-to-CAD drawing generation from Revit and IFC files. Local and offline operation is supported, while the ARES Trinity ecosystem adds browser-based and mobile CAD access.
Pricing is presented in euros across several license models. ARES Commander Standalone costs €595 as a one-time purchase and includes desktop CAD, PDF import and export, and offline commenting. ARES Commander with Trinity is listed at €225 and adds ARES Kudo online CAD, ARES Touch mobile CAD, cloud file synchronization, comments, markups and version history. Flex/Cloud Network and Flex/Network are each listed at €745 per cloud seat or network seat, respectively, with floating licenses and included ARES Kudo and ARES Touch access. A 30-day free trial is available. The ecosystem connects with Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint and Autodesk Forma Data Management.
ARES Commander stands out when cross-platform DWG editing needs to connect with BIM references, cloud files and distributed collaboration. AI-assisted CAD commands and block generation add another layer to the drafting workflow, while revision history and markups support shared review. Its scope is narrower than a full architectural BIM authoring system: the verified core is CAD, with BIM-to-CAD generation rather than comprehensive architectural BIM creation. Choose it for DWG-centered production and coordination across desktop, browser and mobile environments; choose another category fit if full architectural BIM authoring is the primary requirement.
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ARES Commander fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €595 one-time |
| Platform | Not verified |
| BIM authoring | Not verified |
| Parametric modeling | Not verified |
| Construction documents | Not verified |
| Rendering tools | Not verified |
| IFC support | Not verified |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint, Autodesk Forma Data Management … |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | graebert.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
ARES Commander integrations
ARES Commander lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Box
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Autodesk Forma Data Management
- ARES Kudo
- ARES Touch
Alternatives to ARES Commander
- Autodesk RevitA multidiscipline BIM platform with strong Autodesk coordination and automation support.9.4
- ArchicadA mature OpenBIM platform for architectural teams that need modeling, documentation, and teamwork.9.3
- AllplanA broad BIM suite for firms coordinating architecture, engineering, construction and cost workflows.9.1
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