ARES Commander vs Draft it
ARES Commander
graebert.comDraft it
cadlogic.comSide by side
| Figure | ARES Commander | Draft it |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €225/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 7.4 (#28) | 8.1 (#12) |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit (RVT), IFC, STEP (.stp/.step), SketchUp (SKP), SVG | Architectural can open, edit and save AutoCAD DWG/DXF, Adobe PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats. |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Lichfield, United Kingdom |
Plans
ARES Commander
- ARES Commander Standalone€595, paid once
- ARES Commander with Trinity€225 a month
- ARES Commander Flex/Cloud Network€745 a month
- ARES Commander Flex/Network€745 a month
In their own words
ARES Commander
ARES Commander has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Draft it
Draft it is Windows CAD software for producing, saving and printing drawings, ranging from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. Its four tiers all support metric and imperial units. The Free version can be used indefinitely and includes creating, saving and printing drawings. Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management. Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimensioning, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar. Architectural adds automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors and openings, as well as more than 1,000 parametric 3D symbols. That tier can open, edit and save DWG/DXF, PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats. The download includes all four versions; Plus, Pro and Architectural are available free for 15 days after installation. Afterward, lifetime licenses cost £20, £99 and £199 respectively. Draft it V5 is Windows-only and is not Mac compatible. Minimum requirements include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space and graphics supporting OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12. Cadlogic offers help files, guides, tutorials and video demonstrations.