SketchUp AlternativesOnly apps categorised as CAD Software for iPad

SketchUp is not available for iPad but there are a few alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad CAD Software alternative is Autodesk AutoCAD. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Shapr3D. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp and four of them are CAD Software available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad CAD Software alternatives to SketchUp are Onshape and AutoQ3D CAD.

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SketchUp alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be CAD Software or Interior Design Apps.  Other popular filters includes iPad + Free and Mac + Free. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of SketchUp.
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SketchUp alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
  1. Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborat...

    126 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Autodesk AutoCAD Features

    1.  DWG support
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  3D Printing
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Batch plotting
    6.  Parametric Modeling
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for scripting
    10.  Cloud Sync
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    Ibuddy66

    AutoCAD is beyond expensive and prices the average user completely out of the picture. There is no good reason for the exorbitant rising costs of this software. None!

    Negative commentSep 20, 2021
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    Guest

    If you're talking about Autodesk software the 3D software is Revit, which is amazing, but AutoCAD is much more suited to 2D modelling and doing 3D requires a larger time investment or understanding of procedural coding etc.

    As for Revit, it leaves Sketchup in the dust, but it's also very expensive(I didn't see it on the list even after scrolling down, hmm).

    Negative commentNov 3, 2020
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    • Most users think Autodesk AutoCAD is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SketchUp.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is the most popular commercial alternative to SketchUp.

    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietarySketchUp is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Shapr3D icon
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    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    50 Shapr3D alternatives
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

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    • FreemiumProprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Augmented Reality
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Mechanical Design
    6.  Apple Pencil support
    7. Android icon  Android Sync
    8.  Sketching
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    maurosoft391

    it's for iPad, not for Windows or Android

    Negative commentApr 23, 2022
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    • Most users think Shapr3D is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietarySketchUp is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shapr3D is LightweightSketchUp is not according to our users
  3. Onshape icon
     25 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    37 Onshape alternatives
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    • Free PersonalProprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Onshape Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Parametric Modeling
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Parametric
    6.  Cloud based
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Drawing Board
    9.  Mechanical Simulation
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Rendering
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    Guest

    It's web based. I want native 3D modeling software.

    Negative commentAug 11, 2020
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    Guest

    Linux = browser based, if I wanted browser apps I'd select web for platform.

    Negative commentMay 17, 2020
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    Melissa Ferri

    Browser-based so no need to download or install anything.

    Positive commentNov 19, 2018
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    • Most users think Onshape is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietarySketchUp is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. AutoQ3D CAD icon
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    AutoQ3D CAD is a full 2D and 3D CAD application that allows you to create, edit and share your drawings and designs. It is intended for everybody as professionals, sketchers, architects, engineers, designers, students and more.

    68 AutoQ3D CAD alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    AutoQ3D CAD Features

    1.  Sketching
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