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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Ares Commander
Star Rating
(18)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$350.00 1 user Per Year
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Star Rating
(341)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 license With One-Time Purchase
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ZWCAD excels in its drawing capabilities, with a score of 9.4, while Ares Commander follows closely with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's intuitive interface makes it easier for users to create complex drawings efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Ares Commander shines in quality of support, achieving a score of 9.8 compared to ZWCAD's 9.1. Users on G2 appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Ares Commander's support team, which enhances their overall experience.
- G2 users highlight ZWCAD's superior file import functionality, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless integration of various file types. In contrast, Ares Commander scores 8.4, leading some users to express frustration with its import capabilities.
- Users say that Ares Commander offers better ease of use with a score of 9.6, while ZWCAD scores 9.4. Reviewers mention that Ares Commander's user-friendly design and straightforward navigation make it particularly appealing for new users.
- Reviewers mention that ZWCAD's documentation score of 8.9 is slightly lower than Ares Commander's 8.6, but users report that ZWCAD's documentation is still comprehensive and helpful for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users report that ZWCAD's modeling capabilities score 8.1, which is higher than Ares Commander's 7.9. Reviewers say that ZWCAD provides more robust tools for 3D modeling, making it a preferred choice for users focused on detailed design work.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ares Commander
Annual Plan for the ARES Trinity of CAD software
$350.00
1 user Per Year
ARES Commander + ARES Touch + ARES Kudo for 1 year and a same user, including all upgrades and email support during the term.
- ARES Commander for Windows, macOS and Linux - for 1 year
- ARES Kudo - Online CAD (runs in your Internet browser) - for 1 year
- ARES Touch - Mobile CAD for iOS and Android - for 1 year
ZWCAD
ZWCAD Standard
Free Trial
1 license With One-Time Purchase
Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- Cost-effective 2D CAD for 2D drafting
- 2D drafting tools
- Basic 3D viewing functionality
Free Trial
Ares Commander
Free Trial is available
ZWCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
15
9.3
316
Ease of Use
9.6
15
9.5
317
Ease of Setup
9.3
12
9.5
225
Ease of Admin
9.2
12
9.0
42
Quality of Support
9.8
15
9.2
297
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
12
9.0
45
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
9.6
314
Features by Category
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.2
84
Design
Not enough data
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.3
81
Not enough data
9.4
92
Not enough data
9.4
92
Construction
Not enough data
8.2
85
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
7.6
81
Not enough data
7.8
81
Not enough data
7.9
81
Engineering
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
7.5
78
Not enough data
7.6
80
Not enough data
8.9
83
Design
9.3
15
9.4
256
7.9
12
8.5
239
8.5
12
8.5
241
7.4
12
7.9
234
Edit
8.4
15
9.3
251
8.8
13
8.6
243
9.2
14
9.1
243
8.9
14
9.0
244
Collaboration
8.9
15
9.1
251
8.6
14
9.1
246
7.7
13
8.9
246
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ares Commander and ZWCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Ares Commander has no unique categories
ZWCAD is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ares Commander
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZWCAD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Consulting
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
16.7%
Design
11.1%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.6%
Other
44.4%
Architecture & Planning
20.2%
Civil Engineering
16.3%
Construction
14.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other
35.3%
Discussions
Ares Commander has no discussions with answers
Dynamic blocks
1 Comment
IC
Hi Aleksandra,
The Dynamic Blocks is in development, but not yet available on ZWCAD. Please stay tuned for future versions.Read more
H
1 Comment
IC
Hi Farhatullah,
To learn how to make the most of ZWCAD, simply check out tutorials on zwsoft.com and ZWSOFT's YouTube channel.Read more
ZWCAD has no more discussions with answers
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