SketchUp AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Interior Design Apps

The best Interior Design 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 many of them are Interior Design Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Interior Design App alternatives to SketchUp are FreeCAD, pCon.planner, Planner 5D and Autodesk Revit.

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  1. Sweet Home 3D icon

    Sweet Home 3D

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Java
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Interior Design
    2.  Import furniture from web
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  3D Sculpting
    5.  Portable
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Java based
    12.  Video rendering

    Sweet Home 3D VS SketchUp

     
    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.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jan 19, 2017
    22

    If you are looking for something related to home design, SweetHome3D is an excellent solution. But it is not a general purpose cad suite.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Jun 29, 2016
    38

    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.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative Dec 8, 2019
    5

    Its not general purpose, its to specific to be an alternative to virtually any other CAD program

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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
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    FreeCAD

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    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    109 FreeCAD alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Top FreeCAD Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Drawing 2D
    3.  Interior Design
    4.  FEM
    5.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    6.  3d Drawing
    7.  Parametric
    8.  DWG support
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Procedural Modeling
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    FreeCAD VS SketchUp

     
    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Comment summary: SketchUp is praised for its ease of use, making it ideal for quick 3D drawings. However, it is not suitable for detailed blueprints or parametric modeling, unlike FreeCAD. Users acknowledge FreeCAD's capabilities in creating professional mechanical designs, despite its steep learning curve and lack of intuitiveness compared to SketchUp. Some comments highlight the difficulty in comparing these tools as they serve different purposes and audiences.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Oct 25, 2018
    6

    Love this software for 3d printing.

    Top Negative Comment
    ph soft
    Apr 4, 2023
    5

    Sketchup is for quick drawing, to think in 3D. Not for blueprints or super accurate things. Freecad can resolve constraints but is anything but intuitive of fast. They can't be compared.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Dec 30, 2020
    3

    FreeCAD is a rich program for mechanical components or structures. There is more of a learning curve than Sketchup but can create professional drawings, analysis, simulation, assemblies, and more.

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    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
  4. pCon.planner icon

    pCon.planner

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    The professional furnishing 2D-/3D-tool for everybody: The pCon.planner is a cost-free application allowing you to comfortably and professionally create complex furnishing concepts and to visualize them in a photo-realistic quality. File Formats: dwg, dxf, 3ds, skp, ... Language.

    85 pCon.planner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    new Interface UI with Ribbon

    pCon.planner Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for Layers

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    Comments about pCon.planner as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Positive May 25, 2018
    5

    Beautifully designed interface, very intuitive, wide gallery of 3D objetcs to use, and free... What's not to like.

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    • Almost everyone thinks pCon.planner is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • pCon.planner is Free and ProprietarySketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
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    Planner 5D

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    Planner 5D empowers users to craft detailed interior designs using real furniture, featuring 2D and 3D HD modes. Collaborate on projects seamlessly and customize with textures and colors. Export high-resolution images and connect with a broad audience through social media integration.

    62 Planner 5D alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • LT flagLithuania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    Planner 5D screenshot 1

    Planner 5D Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Augmented Reality
    3.  Web-Based

    Planner 5D VS SketchUp

     
    Comments about Planner 5D as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Negative Jun 18, 2016
    -1

    it dosent act like sketch up

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    • Some users think Planner 5D is a great SketchUp alternative, some don't.

    • Planner 5D is Freemium and ProprietarySketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
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    Autodesk Revit

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    BIM software offering tools for architectural design, MEP, structural engineering, and construction. Supports cloud worksharing, collaborative processes, and integrates analysis tools for multidisciplinary teams, enhancing design, construction, operations, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure.

    29 Autodesk Revit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autodesk Revit screenshot 1

    Autodesk Revit Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Schedule Backup
    4.  Online Sharing
    5.  Bim
    6.  Stress Testing
    7.  Vectorize raster images
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  HD-Rendering

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    ArchiCAD

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    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    80 ArchiCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ArchiCAD screenshot 1

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

    ArchiCAD VS SketchUp

     
  10. 3D House Planner icon

    3D House Planner

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    3D House Planner is the professional home design web application that allows you to design houses and apartments. No installation required. It is accessible through your browser. 3D House Planner is absolutely free for all.

    67 3D House Planner alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    3D House Planner screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Augmented Reality
    3.  3D floor plan

    3D House Planner VS SketchUp

     
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