SketchUp AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Interior Design Apps

The best Interior Design alternative to SketchUp is FreeCAD, 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 Sweet Home 3D, pCon.planner, Autodesk Revit and Planner 5D.

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  1. FreeCAD icon

    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.

    112 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    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.
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    Love this software for 3d printing.

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    Top Negative Comment
    ph soft
    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.

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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Sweet Home 3D icon

    Sweet Home 3D

     318 likes
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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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Java
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    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
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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
    Guest
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    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
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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  6. Autodesk Revit icon

    Autodesk Revit

     12 likes
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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.

    28 Autodesk Revit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
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  7. Planner 5D icon

    Planner 5D

     23 likes
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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.

    61 Planner 5D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • visionOS
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    it dosent act like sketch up

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  8. ArchiCAD icon

    ArchiCAD

     32 likes
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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.

    81 ArchiCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Blophome

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    If you wish to design your bedroom, kitchen, study, living room, office, … without having to register and for free, BlopHome is the solution.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
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  11. 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.

    66 3D House Planner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  12. Floorplanner icon

    Floorplanner

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    Floorplanner is the easiest, quickest, and best looking way to create and share interactive floor plans. Using point-and-click, drag-and-drop tools, you can make your house plan in minutes, and rearrange it as often as you want.

    54 Floorplanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Rayon Design

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    Rayon is a web-based collaborative architectural design tool. It supports various file formats, including PDF, CAD documents, and image files, allowing for diverse uses like image-based surface styling.

    50 Rayon Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Collaborative Space Design
     
  14. Coohom icon

    Coohom

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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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
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  15. HomeByMe icon

    HomeByMe

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    Homebyme, Free online software to design and decorate your home in 3D. Create your plan in 3D and find interior design and decorating ideas to furnish your home

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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