SketchUp

United States HQFounded 2000

Deployment

Web-basedWindowsMac

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Overview

About SketchUp

SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling and design tools in the world. Here at Trimble, our mission is to help make our users better, smarter, and more successful through the use of state of the art software and hardware. Trimble is an exciting, entrepreneurial company with a history of exceptional growth coupled with a disciplined and strategic focus on being the best.

At a glance

Software information

Industries served, licensing and the support SketchUp provides.

Industries

  • Civil-engineering
  • Commercial-real-estate
  • Construction
  • Mechanical-or-industrial-engineering
  • Real-estate

Licensing

  • Proprietary
  • Annual Subscription
  • Free version

Support

  • Email
  • 24x7 Support

Training

  • Help Guides
  • Blogs

Knowledge Base

  • Help Guides
  • Video
  • Blog
Languages (1)
English

Review analytics

What customers report

4.7
Based on 3 verified reviews
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality4.7
Customer support4.7

What users like the most

  • Every day there are more and more great ideas added and available for use. Plugins make everything super easy in this software. All the features are amazing and easy to learn.

What users like the least

  • It does have some occasional bugs, but the developers fix them quickly whenever I notify them.

What users say

Review Analytics of SketchUp

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4.63 Verified Reviews
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality4.6
Customer support4.6
Review Summary
Summarized from 3 verified reviews · Updated September 2026
SketchUp appeals to users for its user-friendly interface and accessibility to beginners, though architects note its simplified approach may feel cartoonish compared to traditional CAD software. Users consistently praise its intuitive tools like the push-pull feature, extensive model library, and affordability. However, reviewers acknowledge it lacks the advanced features and complex modeling capabilities needed for demanding professional work, making it better suited for lighter design tasks and client visualization rather than detailed technical documentation.
✦ AI-generated summary. May not reflect every review.
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What reviewers mention most

AnonymousVerified Review
Posted on Jul 18, 2023

“SketchUp is a very useful, convenient and flexible software that allows you to build anything and everything.”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support5.0
I was very surprised by just how incredibly useful this software really is! It offers a range of powerful tools that make creating 3D models a breeze. The push-pull feature, in particular, is like pure magic- it allows you to extrude and manipulate surfaces with simple clicks and drags.
And the cool thing about this software is it’s a vast library of pre-built 3D models, and its ready-to-use objects save us tons of time and effort.
It also offers plugins and extensions like woodworking, architecture, and more for giving us the next level of creativity.
Paul Zaldivar, Civil Engineer at fitnhomeVerified Review
Posted on Apr 27, 2023

“Sketup is a great choice for users looking for a user-friendly and affordable software”

Overall rating4.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality4.0
Customer support4.0

We fitnhome use SketchUp. have used SketchUp since I was a college student. And as I was already started working, I still use it whenever 3D modeling is needed, twice to thrice a week. Sketup is a great choice for users looking for a user-friendly and affordable, especially for architecture and design. However, it may not be the best option for those requiring advanced features and complex modeling. Known for its easy-to-use interface, that's why it is an excellent choice for beginners and experienced designers. Allows users to quickly create and edit models. It has a big library of pre-made models and textures, known as the 3D warehouse, and can be used in projects. Offers various pricing options, including a free version, making it accessible for students. It has a community of developers creating plugins and extensions that expands. Lacks some of the advanced features found in more powerful 3d Modeling software, such as 3ds Max or Blender.

Beth R. Martin, Founder and Designer at Beth R Martin DesignVerified Review
Posted on Apr 27, 2023

“It is too lightweight and generally an oversimplification of architecture”

Overall rating5.0
Ease of use5.0
Features & functionality5.0
Customer support5.0

We Beth R Martin Design use SketchUp. I studied Architecture in college, and using SketchUp in school was highly frowned upon. It was seen as too lightweight and generally an oversimplification of architecture in its purest form. Now I own my own firm and use SketchUp daily. SketchUp might feel cartoonish to people who are used to reading drawings, but working with clients, I find this abstraction extremely helpful. Since the renderings look like working drawings, nothing ever looks too finished or like it's too far along to change. A perfect rendering can be intimidating to someone uninitiated by the process, and SketchUp reigns supreme here. The only thing I've found better - or similar is drawing by hand.

Capabilities

SketchUp features

The full feature set, grouped by module.

Architecture Software

  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Drafting
  • Panoramas
  • Presentation Tools

3D Modeling Software

  • Design Automation
  • Direct Modeling
  • Flexible Modeling
  • Graphic Design
  • Procedural Workflows

BIM Software

  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Construction Estimate
  • Facility Management
  • Field Layouts

Floor Plan Software

  • 2D Floor Plans
  • 3D Floor Plans
  • Annotating
  • Diagram Templates
  • Drafting
  • Object Library
  • Rendering

Architectural CAD Software

  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design Automation
  • Drafting
  • Presentation Tools

3D CAD Software

  • 2D Models
  • Animation
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Component Library

Product Configurator Software

  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Digital Asset Management
  • 3D Modeling

Plans

SketchUp pricing

Free Version
Yes
Payment Frequency
Annual Subscription
Preferred Currency
USD ($)
Standard$119 / year

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Screenshots & video

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