SketchUp
3D modeling software for architecture, interiors and design
- #3 of 6 in best 3D modeling software
- Subscription
- WebiPadOS
Ranked 3 of 6 in best 3D modeling software
Push-pull modeling that is quick to learn, with web and iPad apps and a desktop app. Subscriptions are per user, and it is less precise for engineering parts than CAD tools.
Best for Architecture and interior modeling
About SketchUp
SketchUp is built around push-pull modeling, which lets people draw a shape and pull it into volume in a few steps. The site positions the Go plan for essential 3D design on iPad and the web, with premade furnishings and materials, and higher plans add desktop features and team management. The 3D Warehouse provides a library of ready-made models.
Plans are paid per user. The vendor lists the Go annual plan at $10.75 per user per month, billed annually. Schools can get SketchUp for free with a Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education account, and it works on Chromebooks. SketchUp is quicker to learn than Blender, but it charges for each seat.
Key features
- Push-pull modeling
- Web and iPad apps
- Desktop app
- 3D Warehouse model library
- School access with education accounts
Strengths
- Quick push-pull modeling
- Runs on the web and iPad
Limits
- Per-user subscription pricing
- Less precise for engineering parts than CAD tools
Where SketchUp ranks
Questions about SketchUp
- Is SketchUp free?
- SketchUp is a paid product (subscription). Per-user subscriptions; free for K-12 schools with school Google or Microsoft accounts.
- Is SketchUp open source?
- No. SketchUp is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does SketchUp support?
- SketchUp is available on: Web, iPadOS.
- What is SketchUp best for?
- Architecture and interior modeling. In our ranking of 3D modeling software it is number 3 of 6 with a score of 84.5.
- What are the best alternatives to SketchUp?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Blender, Rhino, Shapr3D, FreeCAD.
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