SketchUp AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Home Designers

The best Home Designer alternative to SketchUp is Sweet Home 3D, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp and 11 are Home Designers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Home Designer alternatives to SketchUp are Coohom, 3D Architect Home Designer Expert, RoomSketcher and Punch! Home & Landscape Design.

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SketchUp alternatives are mainly Home Designers, but if you're looking for Interior Design Apps or 3D Modelers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Open Source, Linux, Free, iPad + Free, Mac and Windows + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to SketchUp.
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  1. Sweet Home 3D icon
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    Open-source, Java-based software that allows users to create detailed floor plans, arrange furniture, and explore the final layout in 3D, assisting in interior design projects with ease and flexibility.

    67 Sweet Home 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Java
     
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    Comments about Sweet Home 3D as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Comment summary: Users highlight that SketchUp is considered more versatile and suitable for a variety of 3D modeling tasks, including detailed designs. In contrast, Sweet Home 3D excels in home and furniture design but lacks the robust features necessary for broader CAD applications. Some appreciation exists for Sweet Home 3D's ease of use and assets library, but it remains a niche tool for specific design projects, rather than a comprehensive CAD solution.
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    If you are looking for something related to home design, SweetHome3D is an excellent solution. But it is not a general purpose cad suite.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
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    Sketchup is far more generic and can be used for creating 3D printing models. Sweet Home 3D is a targeted application designed for laying out house designs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Its not general purpose, its to specific to be an alternative to virtually any other CAD program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Sweet Home 3D is a great SketchUp alternative, some don't.

    • Sweet Home 3D is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to SketchUp.

    • Sweet Home 3D is Freemium and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Sweet Home 3D is CustomizableSketchUp is not according to our users
  2. Coohom icon
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    Floor planner, decor in 3D, and render interior design projects in minutes. With Coohom you can go from idea to fully customized design & photo-realistic rendering in minutes using a floor planner.

    54 Coohom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
     
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    Powerful home and landscape design features enable you to plan with amplified detail, perfecting every component as you progress. Renovate, remodel, redecorate, update or build a new home up to 20 floors.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Create and decorate spaces with detailed construction plans. Import 3D objects in popular formats, plan photovoltaic systems, and visualize with 3D previews. Enjoy efficient use, find optimal furniture placements, and take virtual tours with light simulation.

    57 Ashampoo Home Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. DreamPlan icon
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    DreamPlan Home and Landscape Design is an easy to use software to help visualize and plan your dream home with realistic 3D home models. See your dream floor plan with customized kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms for a home or apartment.

    58 DreamPlan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. CubiCasa icon
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    The revolutionary floor plan app. Scan a floor plan in 5 minutes by using CubiCasa’s easy-to-use mobile app. From video to floor plan! Receive your floor plan the next business day. For more information check out our website and our YouTube channel.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. ARHIST icon
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    ARHIST is an end-to-end solution for interior designers and enthusiasts . Create ergonomic floor plans, renders and detailed 3D models within in two clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Software for Interior Design Business Management. Interior Designer is the fully integrated project management and accounting software for Interior Designers and any trade associated with design. An application solution of the task will not just help to keep on the path of the...

    45 Interior Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Flatma icon
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    Flatma is a free online tool for designing custom furniture. Users can create 3D models, get cut lists, edge banding plans, and drilling diagrams.

    9 Flatma alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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