ARES Commander vs Autodesk Alias
| ARES Commander | Autodesk Alias | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | €225/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows; Alias is desktop software. |
| File import and export | DWG, DXF, DWT, PDF, Revit (RVT), IFC, STEP (.stp/.step), SketchUp (SKP), SVG | Alias 2025: USD import/export; Parasolid import/export through version 36; JT 10.9, Inventor 2025, NX 2312 Series and SolidWorks 2024 import. |
| Modeling method | — | hybrid |
| Assembly design | — | Yes |
| Surface modeling | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best 3D CAD Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Autodesk Alias scores higher on our published basis.