SketchUp
VerifiedIntuitive 3D modeling software for architecture, interior design, and construction, from web to desktop.
- Deployment Hybrid
- Starting price $10.75/month (billed annually) or $19.99/month
- Free trial Available
- Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies
What is SketchUp?
SketchUp is a 3D modeling application from Trimble used across architecture, interior design, construction, and product design. Its signature push and pull tool lets users turn simple 2D shapes into 3D forms quickly, and the software is known for a beginner-friendly interface backed by the 3D Warehouse, a library of millions of pre-built models and materials that speeds up design work.
SketchUp is available on web, iPad, and desktop, with plans ranging from lightweight modeling to full professional workflows. Higher tiers add LayOut for 2D documentation, PreDesign for climate analysis, point cloud modeling, a Revit importer, and bundled V-Ray rendering. Over 1,000 extensions let studios tailor the software to structural, MEP, landscaping, and other specialized workflows.
Key Features of SketchUp
SketchUp lists 9 documented features, including Push/pull tool for converting 2D shapes into 3D geometry, 3D Warehouse with millions of free pre-built models and materials and LayOut for turning 3D models into 2D construction documents (Pro and up). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- Push/pull tool for converting 2D shapes into 3D geometry
- 3D Warehouse with millions of free pre-built models and materials
- LayOut for turning 3D models into 2D construction documents (Pro and up)
- PreDesign climate and site analysis tools
- Point cloud import and scan-to-BIM modeling (Studio)
- Revit-to-SketchUp importer (Studio)
- Built-in V-Ray photorealistic rendering (Studio)
- 1,000+ third-party extensions via Extension Warehouse
- Cross-platform modeling on web, iPad, and desktop with Trimble Connect cloud sync
SketchUp Pricing
SketchUp lists 4 plans without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.
Go
$10.75/month (billed annually) or $19.99/month
iPad and web only
Essential 3D modeling with unlimited Trimble Connect cloud storage
Pro
$33.25/month (billed annually) or $99.99/month
Adds desktop app
Full desktop modeler plus LayOut, PreDesign, and 1,000+ extensions
Studio
$68.25/month (billed annually)
Windows only for added tools
Adds Revit importer, point cloud modeling, and bundled V-Ray rendering
SketchUp for Schools
Free
K-12 with Google Workspace or Microsoft Education account
Web-based modeling for classroom use
SketchUp Specifications
SketchUp is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has iOS apps. It offers an API and has a free trial.
- hybrid
- web app
- windows
- macos
- ios
- freelancers
- smes
- agencies
- enterprises
- tickets
- training
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