SketchUp Alternatives

The top-rated alternative to SketchUp is Blender, which is free and open source. People also recommend FreeCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Sweet Home 3D and Shapr3D. 3D Modelers like SketchUp are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and iPad.

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  1. Know "who's where?" in your office. Floormapp helps you and your colleagues know intuitively who sits where.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. Your railing system translated into a customized design solution - Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, instantly populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. Design cabinets parametrically in real-time 3D and export cut lists, CNC-ready DXF and PDF dossiers. Free to design — pay per export.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Cabinet Pro icon
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    Cabinet Pro is a manufacturing software for the cabinet and door industries that provides cutlists, material reports, labels, floor plans, dimensioned wall elevations, 3D Renderings, and more for the cabinet and door manufacturer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. NASSCAD icon
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    Browser-based parametric 3D CAD with local processing, STEP and IFC support, Manifold booleans and NassScript automation.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Source Available

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Decato icon
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    Most interior tools stop at a picture. You arrange a room, it looks right, and then you are on your own to find out what that sofa is, whether it is in stock, what it costs and whether it fits through the door.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  7. Zentek Studio is a free 2D drafting and 3D solid-modeling CAD application for Windows. It combines a full 2D drawing environment and a 3D modeler into one native desktop app with no registration, no accounts, no cloud lock-in, and pure local file storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. ShopSpec icon
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    Parametric woodworking planner that turns cabinet and furniture dimensions into 3D previews, cut lists, optimized sheet layouts, and step-by-step build plans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. MakeByMe icon
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    Easily design DIY furniture projects in 3D using standard materials, drag-and-drop tools, and real joinery methods. Generate interactive cut lists, assembly steps, and visual diagrams, access designs on any device, and share projects with the community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. SimpleDraw is a tool for creating precise, accurate scale drawings and floor plans, for example to help with DIY projects or home renovations (or anything else for which a scale drawing would be useful!)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. PROLED3D icon
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    Web app for transforming SVG vector designs into STL and DXF files, enabling efficient fabrication of 3D printed LED channel letters with acrylic fronts, PVC bases, nesting features, project export, and a visual 3D preview for streamlined sign production.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. A free, open-source 2.5D & 3D CAD/CAM application for CNC toolpath generation, available for desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) and web browsers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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