ARES Commander vs Autodesk Inventor
| ARES Commander | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | €225/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit (RVT), IFC, STEP (.stp/.step), SketchUp (SKP), SVG | Import: Autodesk states Inventor supports opening non-native CAD data. Export formats documented for parts include DWG, DWF/DWFx, IGES, JT, OBJ, RFA, SAT, STEP, STL, CATIA V5, Parasolid, and Pro/ENGINEER; assemblies additionally include RVT. Drawing formats include DWG, IDW, DWF/DWFx, and DXF. Format support varies by data type and version. |
| Modeling method | — | hybrid |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software, Best CAD Software. On Specifiction, Autodesk Inventor scores higher on our published basis.