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The Free Version is an Amazingly Solid Product for the (Non-existent) Price
February 15, 2022

The Free Version is an Amazingly Solid Product for the (Non-existent) Price

Matt Eddy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

SketchUp FREE

Overall Satisfaction with SketchUp

We use SketchUp two ways. The first is as a layout tool for planning video production on location and stages (ie, mapping sets, camera movement, etc.). We also use it to mock up installations for clients' approval prior to building them (for conferences, conventions, etc.).
  • Incredibly easy and intuitive to use
  • Great for simple layouts and diagrams
  • Sometimes buggy
  • Limited ability to customize and fine tune the look of printed materials (in the free version)
  • Easy of use
  • Feature set does what we need -- generating simple diagrams, maps and models
  • Easy to output to pdf
  • Gets production team on the same page with clear diagrams
  • Great ROI -- we use the free version
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.

Do you think SketchUp delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SketchUp's feature set?

Yes

Did SketchUp live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SketchUp go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy SketchUp again?

Yes

At our company, we often need to make "down and dirty" plans for video shoots (normally corporate promotional and marketing films). These plans are intended for internal use: making sure our production team has a clear vision for what they need to accomplish in the limited time we have available. So they don't need to be fancy, they just need to be clear and easy to generate. SketchUp is great for this. It's easy to quickly mark out rough floorplans of the stages and locations where we shoot, then diagram camera placement and movements.