Free SketchUp Alternatives for iPad

SketchUp is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best free iPad alternative is Sweet Home 3D, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp and six of them are free and available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free iPad alternatives to SketchUp are Shapr3D, Onshape, Planner 5D and Autodesk Formit.

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SketchUp alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or Interior Design Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad + Free and Mac + 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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SketchUp alternatives page was last updated Jun 10, 2025
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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
    Sweet Home 3D screenshot 1

    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
  2. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

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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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

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

    Shapr3D VS SketchUp

     
    Comments about Shapr3D as an Alternative to SketchUp
    maurosoft391
    Negative Apr 23, 2022
    1

    it's for iPad, not for Windows or Android

    SketchUp Icon
    Shapr3D icon

    • Most users think Shapr3D is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietarySketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Shapr3D is LightweightSketchUp is not according to our users
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    Onshape

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    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.

    39 Onshape alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Onshape screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Onshape VS SketchUp

     
    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative Aug 11, 2020
    1

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

    Guest
    Negative May 17, 2020
    1

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

    Melissa Ferri
    Positive Nov 19, 2018
    -3

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

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    • Most users think Onshape is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietarySketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
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    Planner 5D

    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...

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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.

    61 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

    SketchUp Icon
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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 Formit

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    Autodesk FormIt lets you capture building design concepts digitally using real-world data. Design in context with site information, synchronize with Autodesk Revit, and collaborate seamlessly using cloud services with real-time editing options, enhancing BIM workflows.

    12 Autodesk Formit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    Autodesk Formit screenshot 1

    Autodesk Formit Features

    1.  Bim

    Autodesk Formit VS SketchUp

     
  8. Ecogarden Design icon

    Ecogarden Design

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    Design your garden on any platform.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Kindle Fire
    Ecogarden Design screenshot 1

    Ecogarden Design Features

    1.  Ecological

    Ecogarden Design VS SketchUp

     
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