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SketchUp

Starting at $119 per year
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Overview

What is SketchUp?

SketchUp is 3D modeling software with an emphasis on usability. SketchUp is a Trimble product.

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Recent Reviews

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SketchUp is a versatile tool that is widely used in various industries, including architecture, interior design, structural design, …
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Non simple copy command

6 out of 10
June 29, 2022
I have been using SketchUp for architectural building modeling for about 6 years. and There is no direct command for copy paste and this …
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SketchUp Review

7 out of 10
December 20, 2021
Incentivized
I'm a designer for my organization and use SketchUp to design the work for different use cases on 3D software and interior design.
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Pricing

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Free

$0.00

Cloud
per year

For Schools (free with G Suite or Microsoft education account)

$0

Cloud

For Students

$55.00

Cloud
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $119 per year
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Product Demos

SketchUp Instant Door and Window Demo 1 - Vali Architects

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SketchUp PlaceMaker Demo www.suplacemaker.com

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Sketchup demo 1

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Component Stringer SketchUp Plugin Demo

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Visualizer for Sketchup Demo

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BoolTools for SketchUp Demo

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Product Details

What is SketchUp?

SketchUp is 3D modeling software with an emphasis on usability. SketchUp is a Trimble product.

SketchUp Video

Sketchup Demo

SketchUp Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

SketchUp starts at $119.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 8.5.

The most common users of SketchUp are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

(186)

Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

SketchUp is a versatile tool that is widely used in various industries, including architecture, interior design, structural design, landscape design, and manufacturing design. Users have found SketchUp to be a fast and efficient solution for creating 3D models for designing buildings, furniture, equipment, and brochures. Its affordability and ease of learning make it accessible for both clients and consultants. SketchUp Pro, in particular, is a popular choice among organizations without extensive training. Real estate professionals rely on SketchUp to help sellers visualize different staging and marketing options for homes. It is utilized throughout all phases of design and construction documents for both residential and commercial projects. SketchUp excels at creating 3D drawings that meet various design requirements.

In addition to its architectural applications, SketchUp also finds use in other fields. For example, it provides visual assistance in test setups by allowing users to build 3D models that demonstrate the connection and transfer of forces. The software is internationally recognized for its extensive capabilities in making 3D designs easily, making it popular among architects, engineers, and industrial designers. In the construction industry, SketchUp is employed for design visualization and collaboration among team members. Nonprofit organizations utilize SketchUp to create visual representations of tradeshow displays, television studio set mockups, and graphics for printed publications. Designers in the furniture industry depend on SketchUp to quickly develop 3D models of office furniture and create prototypes.

Overall, SketchUp helps professionals from a range of disciplines connect better with their clients by providing a visual experience beyond traditional 2D drawings. It serves as the main visualization and 3D modeling tool for architects during client presentations, internal study sessions, and quick adjustments based on feedback. With its broad range of features and ease of use, SketchUp continues to be embraced by users across industries to enhance their design understanding and visualization capabilities.

Users of this software have made several common recommendations. Firstly, many users suggest exploring compatible plugins to enhance the experience. They feel that these plugins can greatly improve the functionality and capabilities of the software. Secondly, users recommend watching YouTube tutorials and taking advantage of the software's free version to learn and familiarize themselves with its features. They believe that this approach can help in mastering the software more effectively. Lastly, users highly recommend using SketchUp for architecture and civil work as it is considered a great tool for visualizing designs in a realistic and accurate way. They find the software intuitive and easy to use with a great component library which aids in communication during design processes.

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Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • I think we designers struggle with how much 3D computer stuff to show and when. SketchUp is a good way to start showing clients forms without going straight to a fully constructed building. this is not quantified in $$$ but rather in merit.
  • one positive thing is that it's not expensive compared to Revit. you can produce many things in SketchUp for what, $300 a year?
December 20, 2021

SketchUp Review

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Helps gain clients through the realistic features like lighting effects
  • Helps me create beautiful renderings for clients
  • Animations have helped immensely
Arcoma L. Lambert | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • ROI is insane, it allows us to gain customers who otherwise would get lost in the noise of the market
  • Impact on Value Proposition is outstanding
  • Ability to differentiate ourselves and seem "cutting edge" without actually knowing much tech...PRICELESS
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Through 3D modeling using SketchUp, we can create environments in a matter of a few hours and expand our spatial perception of projects. This perception is naturally reflected in professional improvement.
  • Projects with more complex topographies can also be better understood with terrain modeling in SketchUp 3D. The implantation, in turn, can be more adequate and rethought in a practical way.
Nathan Bowman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Some of our clients really appreciated that we could quickly make adjustments to proposed projects or mockups.
  • That being said, I've definitely spent a lot of time getting lost in the weeds making very small changes because they saw that it was possible, and then we're spending hours we might not have on the job.
Bin Cai | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Sometimes it is hard to use only SketchUp to create 3D drawings for complicated structures, and one will eventually source to other design software to complete.
  • SketchUp focuses on creating 3D drawings. While as recent software advanced, some design products have already integrated with analysis functions which enable users to do structural analysis on the 3D structure. This means the user would not need to export and import the SketchUp drawings, reducing so much time.
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