ARES Commander vs DraftSight
ARES Commander
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DraftSight
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| Figure | ARES Commander | DraftSight |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €225/mo | $24.92/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 7.4 (#28) | 8.2 (#8) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 7.2 (#29) | 8.0 (#18) |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | The 3DEXPERIENCE DraftSight datasheet says users can store design data in a centralized cloud location and manage permissions and revisions. |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit (RVT), IFC, STEP (.stp/.step), SketchUp (SKP), SVG | DraftSight works natively with DWG files and supports DWG, DXF, and DGN workflows. |
| Free plan | No | No |
Plans
ARES Commander
- ARES Commander Standalone€595 a month
- ARES Commander with Trinity€225 a month
- ARES Commander Flex/Cloud Network€745 a month
- ARES Commander Flex/Network€745 a month
DraftSight
- Professional$299 a year
- Premium$599 a year
- Network$399 a year
- DraftSight Professional$299 a year
- DraftSight Enterprise$399 a year
- DraftSight Premium$599 a year
In their own words
ARES Commander
ARES Commander has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DraftSight
DraftSight is a desktop 2D CAD application for creating, editing, viewing, and sharing DWG drawings; some versions add 3D design. It works natively with DWG and supports DWG, DXF, and DGN workflows. Drafting tools include layers, hatching, snapping, splines, dimensioning, batch printing, and sheet-set management. APIs, LISP automation, DLLs, and custom scripts support automation. PDF Import converts PDF drawings into editable DWG files in Premium and Enterprise Plus. DraftSight describes integrations with SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Simulation, and 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace Make. Professional and Premium support 64-bit Windows 11 and macOS 14, 15, and 26; listed minimums are 8 GB RAM and 5 GB disk space. Named-user, network, and perpetual licenses are available, with perpetual licenses sold through resellers. Professional costs $299 a year, Premium $599 a year, and Network starts at $399 a year. A 30-day trial is listed.