G2 Vendor Directory

Ares Commander vs. SOLIDWORKS

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

MetricAres Commander

by Graebert

SOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.84.5
Review count19707
Ease of use9.68.9
Ease of setup9.58.7
Quality of support9.88.5
Meets requirements9.59.0
NPS89.47368469.230769
Small Business47.4%47.1%
Mid-Market47.4%32.2%
Enterprise5.3%20.7%
Total page views2623,244
Total LLM citations2,75612,306

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

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • 3D Modeling
  • User Interface
  • Simulation Tools
  • CAD Integration