G2 Vendor Directory

Ares Commander vs. QCAD

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAres Commander

by Graebert

QCAD

by QCAD.org

Overall rating4.84.4
Review count1913
Ease of use9.68.7
Ease of setup9.58.6
Quality of support9.88.0
Meets requirements9.58.8
NPS89.47368453.846154
Small Business47.4%38.5%
Mid-Market47.4%46.2%
Enterprise5.3%15.4%
Total page views262217
Total LLM citations2,7563,028

Ares Commander

THE ARES TRINITY OF CAD SOFTWARE: Modern DWG Editing for Desktop, Mobile and Cloud Create and modify DWG drawings anywhere, on any device, and enjoy unrivaled flexibility The n°1 alternative to AutoCAD for 2D/3D CAD in dwg. Much more than a cost-effective alternative for CAD in DWG, our Trinity concept combines the strengths of desktop computers, mobile devices and cloud computing into a unique ecosystem. With ARES Commander, you keep the ability to work offline on your main computers as usual. With ARES Kudo and ARES Touch you further add the agility of Cloud and Mobile CAD.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Powerful Performance
  • User Interface
  • Cloud Integration
  • Collaboration
  • CAD Compatibility

QCAD

QCAD is an open-source 2D computer-aided design (CAD) application developed by RibbonSoft, designed for creating technical drawings such as architectural plans, mechanical parts, and schematics. It operates on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, offering a user-friendly interface that caters to both beginners and experienced professionals. QCAD utilizes the DXF file format natively and provides support for DWG files through a commercial plugin, ensuring compatibility with other CAD systems.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Software Power
  • Powerful Performance
  • Customer Support
  • Features Functionality
  • 3D Modeling