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. Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD icon

    Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD

     6 likes

    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.

    82 Cobalt 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Cobalt v12 on Windows
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  2. IngeTrazo icon

    IngeTrazo

     3 likes

    Modelador 3D libre estilo SketchUp para arquitectura, ingeniería y diseño 3D. Linux-first, PySide6, integración IFC con IngePresupuestos.

    5 IngeTrazo alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • PE flagPeru
    Viewport
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  4. Punch! ViaCAD Pro icon

    Punch! ViaCAD Pro

     1 like

    3D cad software with the perfect blend of conceptual and production design tools.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. AC3D icon

    AC3D

     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    AC3D screenshot 1
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  9. Metasequoia icon

    Metasequoia

     14 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • JP flagJapan
    Interface
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  10. form•Z icon

    form•Z

     3 likes

    Powerful 3D design application featuring a variety of modeling personalities and tools with an easy to use interface to express and communicate your imagination.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    form•Z screenshot 1
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  11. ArCADia BIM icon

    ArCADia BIM

     4 likes

    Software that allows you to create an almost complete design of a building and all installations in one environment. Lots of automation, precision tools, merging documents, collision analysis, in program rendering, 3D, IFC, and much more.

    100 ArCADia BIM alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU
    ArCADia BIM screenshot 1
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  12. 3D Architect Home Designer Expert icon

    3D Architect Home Designer Expert

     1 like

    3D Architect Home Designer Expert is a simple 3D home design software for those wanting to design a self-build, home extension, conversion or re-modelling building projects.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    3D Architect Home Designer Expert screenshot 1
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  13. TopSolid icon

    TopSolid

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    TopSolid is a fully integrated CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design & Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which is developed by the France company Missler Software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    TopSolid screenshot 1
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  14. formZ jr icon

    formZ jr

     2 likes

    form•Z jr, previously called bonZai3d, is an application with a fresh approach to 3D modeling aimed at delivering conceptual design and sketching ideas quickly while still making it possible to carry you to the next level of productivity.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    formZ jr screenshot 1
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  15. JSketcher icon

    JSketcher

     5 likes

    Parametric 2D and 3D CAD modeler running client side in the web browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    Model made in JSketcher
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