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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    The software’s particular strength lies in the three-dimensional general arrangement and reinforcement design. With this, the building construction is carried out in advance, so that discrepancies and conflicts are already visible in the planning phase.

    20 Allplan Engineering alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  2. CADdirect icon
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    Artificial Intelligence CAD for DWG Files. Fully AutoCAD compatible. Easy to learn for AutoCAD users. The best AutoCAD alternative.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  3. HomeByMe icon
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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

    11 HomeByMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  4. Rayon Design icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Vectary icon
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    Vectary is the most accessible 3D and Augmented Reality design platform. Create an account for free online. No app download needed. Build immersive experiences for the real world. Publish 3D and Augmented Reality content to any website.

    38 Vectary alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Figma
    • madewitharkit
    • WebGL
    • Sketch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. K-3D icon
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    K-3D is free-as-in-freedom 3D modeling and animation software. It features a plugin-oriented procedural engine for all of its content, making K-3D a very versatile and powerful package.

    50 K-3D alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Unifies product concepting, modeling, and surface refinement with subdivisional modeling, automated mesh surfacing, algorithmic tools, immersive VR design, assembly management, VRED integration, and seamless collaboration across disciplines in a single design pipeline.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Cobalt is a parametric 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    79 Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. Metasequoia icon
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    Metasequoia is a polygon modeler for 3DCG and game development. It provides you efficient modeling works. It is very easy to use and learn, and even a beginner of 3DCG will be able to manage it one day.

    19 Metasequoia alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. AC3D icon
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    AC3D is one of the longest established 3D design software programs available today. In development from 1994 and commercially available since 1996, AC3D has grown to become a highly regarded and popular program.

    48 AC3D alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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