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 FreeCAD, Sweet Home 3D, 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 Open Source, Android, Linux, Free, iPad + Free, Mac and Online. 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. 3DTin icon
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    3DTin is a browser based 3D modelling tool.

    It gives you a simple user interface to create 3D models, and runs in any HTML5 browser (Firefox, Google Chrome, Safar, IE9), no matter which operating system you use. It is absolutely FREE to use and requires no experience in 3D desig.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Crafty Amigo icon
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    A simple CAD design tool that uses the real world materials as building blocks similar to Lego bits. Parts snap onto each other. It can generate assembly instructions, make unique cuts into items and other features as well.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Alibre icon
     7 likes

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

    46 Alibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. ShapeWorks is an innovative and extremely beginner friendly program for effortless 3D digital sculpting. Its fluid interface enables artists to quickly give shape to there imagination. No need to go through several hoops, hassles to remember several key shortcuts and tire...

    51 ShapeWorks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  6. Silo icon
     14 likes

    Silo Professional is the main version of Silo, which gives users access to everything Silo has to offer. This includes Silo's core modeling toolset, as well as advanced features for UV editing, displacement painting, re-topologization, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Zmodeler icon
     8 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Maverick Model 3D is a triangle-based 3D model editor that supports a variety of geometry manipulation tools, texturing, and skeletal and vertex frame animations. There is a help manual included.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  9. Cabinet Vision is industry leading software tool for designing and manufacturing kitchen cabinets, closets, commercial casework and more. It allows you to produce accurate quotes for bidding, photo-realistic renderings, shop drawings, cutlists and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Innoplus icon
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    Increase your sales with the most comprehensive bathroom design software on the market. Turn your customer’s ideas into a realistic 3D photo-realistic image that gains their commitment to buy in your first meeting.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Interior Design 3D is intuitive software for 3D home design and floor plan creation. It offers 600+ decor materials and furniture items, smart building tools and 3D virtual tours to walk through your future house or apartment.

    11 Interior Design 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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