What is ARES Commander?
Graebert's full-featured DWG CAD positioned as a lower-cost AutoCAD alternative, with Revit and IFC import that auto-generates 2D drawings for BIM workflows, sold standalone or in the ARES Trinity bundle with Kudo and Touch
Added July 2026. Part of Graebert's ARES Trinity alongside Kudo (cloud) and Touch (mobile).
Key strengths
- Native DWG creation and editing in 2D and 3D
- Revit/IFC import with automated 2D drawing generation
- dynamic and custom blocks with 450+ block library
- DGN
- STEP
- SketchUp interoperability
Common use cases
Limitations to know
Smaller plugin ecosystem than AutoCAD
At a glance
- Category
- 3D Modeling
- Best for
- Architect, Engineer, Contractor
- Project phase
- All phases
- Typology
- All typologies
- Pricing
- From ~$350/yr (Trinity bundle); perpetual and network options; 30-day trial
Frequently asked questions about ARES Commander
What is ARES Commander?
Graebert's full-featured DWG CAD positioned as a lower-cost AutoCAD alternative, with Revit and IFC import that auto-generates 2D drawings for BIM workflows, sold standalone or in the ARES Trinity bundle with Kudo and Touch ARES Commander is a 3D Modeling tool in the AEC Hub directory.
Who is ARES Commander for?
ARES Commander is best suited for architect, engineer, contractor working in the all phases phase.
How much does ARES Commander cost?
ARES Commander pricing: From ~$350/yr (Trinity bundle); perpetual and network options; 30-day trial. Check the vendor's website for current details.
What are the key strengths of ARES Commander?
Native DWG creation and editing in 2D and 3D. Revit/IFC import with automated 2D drawing generation. dynamic and custom blocks with 450+ block library. PDF. DGN. STEP. SketchUp interoperability.
What are alternatives to ARES Commander?
Top-rated 3D Modeling alternatives in the AEC Hub directory include Rhino 3D, Blender, TRELLIS.
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