SketchUp Alternatives

SketchUp is described as 'Versatile 3D modeling software for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. Offers tools for both professionals and hobbyists available in free and paid versions' and is a leading 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best SketchUp alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SketchUp are Sweet Home 3D, FreeCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD and Shapr3D.

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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 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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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
     
  2. PTC Creo icon
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    With Creo Parametric, and its extensions, you can create, analyze, view, and share designs downstream using 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and parametric and direct modeling capabilities.

    82 PTC Creo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Blophome icon
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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.

    32 Blophome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
     
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  4. CAD Sketcher icon
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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    54 CAD Sketcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  5. Floorplanner icon
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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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    Comprehensive CAD tool for home planning offering advanced features like wall editing, floor and building replication, precise numerical input tools, custom components, and a vast 3D object catalog, enabling efficient design and minimal project limitations.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. 3D-Coat icon
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    3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

    66 3D-Coat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Software for 3D mechanical design, simulation, and visualization. Provides parametric, direct, and freeform design options, along with integrated simulation, CAM tools, and advanced rendering up to 16K resolution. Features include section views and customizable rendering environments.

    60 Autodesk Inventor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. 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
     
  11. formZ icon
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    General purpose 3D solids and surface modeler

    form•Z, the 3D form synthesizer, is above all a 3D modeling program, even though it also includes drafting, rendering and animation. Additional photorealistic rendering is offered by form•Z RenderZone Plus.

    It is a general purpose.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity. Effectively communicate design intent and bridge barriers between building disciplines and geographically distributed teams.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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