SketchUp is 3D modeling software with an emphasis on usability. SketchUp is a Trimble product.
$119
per year
Pricing
SketchUp
Editions & Modules
Free
$0.00
per year
For Schools (free with G Suite or Microsoft education account)
$0
For Students
$55.00
per year
For Educators
$55.00
per year
Studio for Students / Educators (Desktop version)
$55
per year
Shop
$119.00
per year
Pro
$299.00
per year
Professional
$299.00
per year
Studio (Windows only)
$699
per year
Studio
$1199.00
per year
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SketchUp
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup Fee
No setup fee
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It is easier to orient surfaces and mass models in SketchUp.
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SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, and Rhino are COMPLETELY different programs. It's important to know the benefits of each, and how to work between all of them. SketchUp is the best to produce visually appealing graphics, however when it comes to construction documents, it is not going …
SketchUp makes 3D models much quicker, and is easier to modify. ARCHICAD however changes with 2D CAD drawing changes, so they both have their benefits.
We didn't want to pay for Visio's extra features in mapping/diagramming (SketchUp's features are more limited, but fine for what we needed). Be able to also model in 3D was value-added in certain situations for us.
I did not personally select SketchUp. If it was up to me, I would only recommend it to legacy users who know/love it. Please don't take that as a shot at it, just my personal preference to use Rhino for similar functions. I think SketchUp is much cheaper than Revit for sure and …
Making a model can be bulky in Revit, especially if you are in a design phase where you are still playing around with options. The benefit to Revit is that it is easier to then work those models into CDs. Sketchup is more friendly when you are exploring or using the model as a …
We have not evaluated any other competing software to this one. I heard about this software from a friend who teaches how to use it. She showed me in just a few minutes and I was HOOKED. I saw immediately the possible help it would be to my business. Thank you.
I've tried a variety of competing, more commonly used by architects, types of software, including Chief Architect, Archicad, and others. None of them have the 3D hands-on control over modeling. They are automated, which can be handy, but it is not worth losing the creative …
SketchUp is much easier to teach and troubleshoot than alternative 3D modeling programs like Rhino and Revit. SketchUp and Rhino are used for similar purposes in architecture, firms tend to prefer one or the other based on the types of geometry being created (rectilinear vs …
Sketchup serves a very specific function in my office and fits somewhere between Rhino and Revit in our workflow. It is useful for early design studies and clear graphic diagrams for large-scale urban projects. Only up to a certain level of complexity, at which point Rhino or Re…
We have also used the pro version of Live Home 3D (https://www.livehome3d.com/), which is also easy to use and is well-suited to creating architectural models of buildings. It also has access to the same or similar library of 3D models that SketchUp has. For creating interior …
Revit takes more time to learn and use, and it requires technical skills from the users. The course for leaning Revit is pretty high. However, SketchUp is very easy to learn and use. When working with urgent projects or idea concept projects, SketchUp works better and faster. …
We use all three programs in our office, primarily based on client needs and final deliverables, but in general, we'll use MicroStation for highway projects, AutoCAD for water/sewer projects, and SketchUp for environmental projects. MicroStation tends to be more focused on the …
Main other tool that I looked at is AutoCAD. I think AutoCAD has probably a richer set of features. It's so hard to learn and rather than intuitive controls using the mouse, there are a ton of key commands that there's no way I'm going to remember unless I'm in the software …
SketchUp has a simple interface that is easy for the staff to get used to. It also is more common in architecture schools, so entry level staff is already well versed in it by the time they start. It also has been really the only product we have used, and are very comfortable …
When it comes to easy development of the design and sketches SketchUp is a great tool, but in case you require complex design and more specific details I would like to go for SOLIDWORKS. I used this as my secondary design tool but it solves the purpose of basic prototyping of …
Fusion 360 and Onshape are much more suitable for 3D printing. These tools were not available at the beginning, but SketchUp was. SketchUp's 3D repositories, 3Dwarehouse was bigger than the Thingiverse.com. I used to get 3D files from 3Dwarehouse for my 3D printers on those …
SketchUp can be widely used in different design disciplines while some programs such as Revit and SOLIDWORKS are specifically designed for making 3D or 2D drawings related to structures, mechanical components, and building elements. The interface of SketchUp is intuitive, all …
There isn’t a product which accurately compares to SketchUp, and I mean that in the very best way. Nothing combines the power, speed, and organization capable with SketchUp. AutoCAD and Revit have their own specialties, but quick modeling and flexibility in general aren’t …
SketchUp is widely available therefore many of our designers know how to use it avoiding the need to train new staff to use it. On top of that, it offers the ability to make professional quality renderings without the cost of similar modeling and or BIM software. This is the …