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SketchUp

Comprehensive 3D modeling software ideal for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. It includes features like easy-to-use interface, sun and shadow analysis, color experimenting, and mock-up creation. Available in freeware and professional versions for diverse needs.

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  • Subscription
  • Proprietary

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  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Online
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Comment summary: SketchUp is praised for its ease of use and intuitive 3D modeling, ideal for beginners and everyday use. However, users criticize the transition to a web-based model, moving away from its desktop application roots. While many appreciate the software’s functionality for basic tasks, others bemoan its lack of advanced features. The transition from Google to Trimble is seen negatively, with claims it prioritizes profit over user satisfaction. Blender is often recommended as a superior alternative.
Top Positive Comment
Jimbo Styles
20

The old version of SketchUp without their idiotic new business model gets 5 stars.

0/5 stars for the new sketchup

balderdashdump
Replying to @Jimbo Styles

I do almost all my work offline. An Online Sketchup is useless to me.

RemovedUser
Replying to @Jimbo Styles

https://archive.org/download/sketchupmake-2017-2-2555-90782-en-x64

j9d3it
1

I don't like that they paywall exporting the model to a file. Otherwise, it's easy to use.

farcyde
2

SketchUp has been bought out from Google by Trimble, with the only goal to make as much cash as they can. Since then, SketchUp has been a useless trash app, used as cash-cow to trap unadvised users, thinking it is the same old tool. Don't fall for this scam, there is much better for cheaper elsewhere.

ph soft
Replying to @farcyde

Sketchup is really good to quickly draw some ideas in 3D at actual scale. "Much better for cheaper elsehwere."? Ok. Can you provide some names?

Michima Shin
0

As others have mentioned the older version is quite capable. "Self-taught" aka watch YouTube tutorials and some patience is what you need to start using this amazing piece of software.

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RemovedUser
0

The new business model is absolute trash, you can download the old offline app from archive.org

https://archive.org/download/sketchupmake-2017-2-2555-90782-en-x64

Frankly, they have not improve it much over the years

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Guest
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I like scetch up because its plesnt to playy

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jlpoole56
0

I think OpenSCAD ought to be listed as an alternative to SketchUp; OpenSCAD is registered with Alternativeto.net at: OpenSCAD icon OpenSCAD

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What is SketchUp?

SketchUp (formerly Google Sketchup) is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design—and available in a freeware version, SketchUp Make, and a paid version with additional functionality, SketchUp Pro.

SketchUp comes with a 3D Gallery that lets you search for models and share yours. These are any type of model that you can imagine: furniture, houses, cars, statues…

SketchUp features include:

  • Easy to use
  • You can find out what part of the model is hit by the sun
  • Experiment with colours and textures
  • See the mock-ups

And much more….

If you like decoration and drawing, you’ll have a great time with SketchUp.

SketchUp information

  • Developed by

    US flagTrimble Inc.

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $10 and $63 per month.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 3.6 (13 ratings)

  • Alternatives

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 24 comments and reviews about SketchUp, and it has gotten 556 likes

SketchUp was added to AlternativeTo by hollasch on and this page was last updated . SketchUp is sometimes referred to as Sketchup, Google Sketchup, Trimble SketchUp, Sketchup Make.