SketchUp
SketchUp is an ecosystem of intuitive tools for creating, communicating, and collaborating in 3D with incredible accuracy and compelling visuals.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Transform creative ideas into buildable 3D models with intuitive, professional-grade design software.
Who should look elsewhere
Advanced visualization and BIM workflows are limited to higher-tier plans.
Pros
- +User-friendly interface makes it easy to get started with 3D modeling.
- +Extensive ecosystem of integrations and extensions for enhanced functionality.
- +Strong community and learning resources available for users.
- +Supports a wide range of industries and professional workflows.
- +Cross-platform availability (Web, iPad, Desktop).
Cons
- −Advanced visualization and BIM workflows are limited to higher-tier plans.
- −Some advanced features like V-Ray and Scan Essentials are exclusive to the Studio plan (Windows-only for Studio modeler).
Key features
- ✓3D modeling on Web, iPad, and Desktop
- ✓2D documentation with LayOut
- ✓Access to 4M+ pre-built 3D models via 3D Warehouse
- ✓Photoreal Materials and Environments
- ✓Quick insights for design research (PreDesign)
- ✓600+ extensions for tailored workflows (Extension Warehouse)
- ✓Import point clouds and create 3D models from real-world data (Scan Essentials)
- ✓Cloud-based model and file sharing for team collaboration (Trimble Connect)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Annual | $10.75 | month | iPad and web-based 3D modelers only; Access premade furnishings and materials; Design with Photoreal Materials (iPad only) |
| Pro Annual | $33.25 | month | Everything in Go; Desktop 3D modeler; 2D design documentation with LayOut |
| Studio Annual | $68.25 | month | Everything in Pro; Revit-to-SketchUp importer; Model on 3D point clouds and document in 2D |
| Go Monthly | $19.99 | month | iPad and web-based 3D modelers only; Access to 3D Warehouse; Photoreal Materials and Environments |
| Pro Monthly | $99.99 | month | Everything in Go; Desktop 3D modeler; 2D design documentation with LayOut |
| Students (US & Canada) | $55 | month | Create stunning, accurate 3D models in a powerful, user-friendly design interface. |
| Educators (US & Canada) | $55 | month | Empower the next generation of creators with intuitive, powerful 3D modeling tools in your classroom. |
| Universities (US & Canada) | — | month | Use our core 3D modeling suite, designed for your university.; SketchUp for Desktop; SketchUp for Web |
| SketchUp for Schools | — | month | Free with a Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education account.; Works on Chromebooks or any internet-connected computer; In-app lesson plan |