ARES Commander vs nanoCAD
ARES Commander
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nanoCAD
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| Figure | ARES Commander | nanoCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €225/mo | $24.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 13 |
| Spec score · 2D CAD Software | 7.4 (#28) | 8.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Architectural Design Software | 7.3 (#23) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.0 (#71) | 8.5 (#14) |
| Spec score · CAD software | 7.2 (#29) | 8.3 (#13) |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit (RVT), IFC, STEP (.stp/.step), SketchUp (SKP), SVG | DWG, DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, glTF/GLB |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Lillestrøm, Norway |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 |
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
nanoCAD
- nanoCAD 26 Platform$289 a year
- nanoCAD Pro$459 a year
- nanoCAD Mechanica$620 a year
- nanoCAD Construction$459 a year
- nanoCAD Max$849 a year
- nanoCAD Construction Workstation$459 a year
- nanoCAD Pro Workstation$459 a year
- nanoCAD Pro Network$559 a year
- nanoCAD Mechanica Workstation$620 a year
- nanoCAD Max Workstation$849 a year
In their own words
ARES Commander
ARES Commander has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
nanoCAD
nanoCAD is Windows software for 2D and 3D engineering drawing and design. It uses a hybrid modeling approach and supports parametric and direct modeling, assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. The platform is compatible with DWG natively and supports import and export formats including DXF, 3D PDF, DWF/DWFX, STL, Parasolid, IGES, STEP, ACIS, VRML, JT, COLLADA, C3D, and glTF/GLB. nanoCAD Free provides 2D engineering drawing tools without a time limit, while a 30-day trial includes all modules. The nanoCAD 26 Platform starts at $289 a year for one workstation license; other listed plans include nanoCAD Pro at $459 a year and nanoCAD Max at $849 a year. Listed prices exclude taxes, VAT, or levies. Network licenses work on computers on a local network and require the supplied License Server. The API supports JavaScript, VBS, Python via COM, LISP,.NET, and C++. Support includes email and help desk for subscribers, plus community forum support. The maker is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway.