What it is
ARES Commander is CAD software for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with native DWG support, 2D drafting, and 3D modeling. It also supports importing and exporting DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit RVT, IFC, STEP, SketchUp SKP, and SVG files. Cloud collaboration is available through ARES Commander with Trinity, which combines desktop, online, and mobile CAD with cloud file synchronization, comments, markups, and version history. The standalone plan includes PDF import and export and offline commenting. Pricing lists ARES Commander Standalone at 595.00 EUR per month, ARES Commander with Trinity at 225.00 EUR per month, and Flex/Cloud Network and Flex/Network at 745.00 EUR per month each. The network options have minimum pool or network seat requirements. A 30-day trial is listed, and there is no free plan. The maker is based in Berlin, Germany, and was founded in 1977.
Who it suits. ARES Commander suits design and construction teams that need desktop CAD across Windows, macOS, or Linux and work with DWG and other listed formats. Teams needing cloud file synchronization and mobile or online CAD can consider the Trinity option.
Good
- Native DWG support
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Imports and exports multiple design formats
- Trinity includes cloud synchronization and version history
- Standalone includes offline commenting
Watch for
- No free plan
- Standalone listed at 595.00 EUR per month
- Flex/Cloud Network requires at least two seats
- Flex/Network requires at least three seats
Verdict
ARES Commander offers broad file-format support and desktop availability across three operating systems. Compare the listed plan terms and seat minimums with your collaboration needs before selecting an option.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| ARES Commander Standalone | €595 a month | Sold as Perpetual license |
| ARES Commander with Trinity | €225 a month | Choice between Perpetual, Annual Plan, or 3 Years Plan |
| ARES Commander Flex/Cloud Network | €745 a month | Choice between Annual Plan or 3 Years Plan; minimum 2 seats per pool |
| ARES Commander Flex/Network | €745 a month | Choice between Perpetual or Annual Plan; minimum 3 seats per network |
From ARES Commander's own pricing page, checked 20 Sept 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- Cloud collaboration
- Yes source
- File import and export
- DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit (RVT), IFC, STEP (.stp/.step), SketchUp (SKP), SVG source
- Founded
- 1977 source
- Founded
- 1977 source
- Free plan
- No source
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany source
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany source
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux source