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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  1. Polydust icon
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    Polydust is a 3D modeling app made for iPad. For low poly, polygonal and voxel graphics. Create beautiful models with powerful operations and modifiers.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
     
  2. Fragmentarium icon
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    Fragmentarium is an open source, cross-platform IDE for exploring pixel based graphics on the GPU.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. ActCAD  icon
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    ActCAD is a 2D & 3D CAD software with the functionality of the industry leaders. We offer two product options:

    • ActCAD Standard for 2D Drafting Power Users

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. MultiCAD icon
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    MultiCAD is easy to use and is perfect for beginners without CAD-experience. MultiCAD is the culmination of more than 25 years of experience with CAD for the building and construction industries. Several leading players in the building industry have been using MultiCAD for a...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Carrara 8.5 icon
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    Carrara 8.5 offers the latest in DAZ technology. Our software engineers have worked meticulously to ensure that the new features in Carrara 8.5 exceed the standard you've come to expect for Carrara. Carrara 8.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • DAZ Studio
     
  6. PlastiSketch icon
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    An easy and simple solution to create 3D Objects from Vectorgraphics within minutes for use in videogames, 3D printing or animation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. KOMPAS-3D icon
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    KOMPAS-3D is for creating three-dimensional associative models for individual parts and assembly's containing both original and standardized elements. The parametric technology allows quickly obtaining models for typical products basing on a once designed prototype.

    70 KOMPAS-3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
     
  8. Alibre icon
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    The worlds most affordable 3D CAD, CAM, FEA, Rendering, and Document Management software. Professional alternative to SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, and AutoCAD.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. IGiS CAD icon
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    IGiS CAD is a powerful 2D drafting and 3D modeling software for professionals to design. plan, execute and analyze their projects with precision. It can be used in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, Urban Planning, and many more.

    109 IGiS CAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. uMake icon
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    UMake is a next generation design tool helping makers & designers express their ideas in a quick and an intuitive way.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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    It works on the Ipad and it's easy to use.

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    • Most users think uMake is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • uMake is Paid and ProprietarySketchUp is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Argon™ is a CAD and 3D precision modeling software for Mac and Windows. It offers wireframe, solid and surface history-free modeling with precision drawings, photo-realistic renderings and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  12. Zmodeler icon
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    ZModeler (or Zanoza Modeler) is a 3D modeling application. It is aimed at modelers who model for computer games such as 18 Wheels of Steel, Grand Theft Auto, Need for Speed, Midtown Madness or similar video games.

    64 Zmodeler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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