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SketchUp

Intuitive 3D design software for architects, builders, and designers

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Vendor
Trimble
Also known as
sketchup

Available worldwide

What is SketchUp?

A professional 3D modeling platform primarily used by architects, construction professionals, and designers to create detailed three-dimensional models, produce two-dimensional documentation, generate photorealistic renderings with AI assistance, and facilitate real-time collaboration on design iterations.

Independently observed

SketchUp pricing

Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.

Pricing as of verify at live pricing ↗Independently observed
from $11.99/moSubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

Subscription-based. Free tier available. SketchUp AI add-on from $11.99/month.

Free

Free
Free

SketchUp for Web with limited AI features

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Help only; AI Render and Generate Object not available

Go

-
ai_credits
included monthly

Pro

-
ai_credits
included monthly

Studio

-

For advanced visualization and BIM workflows; Windows only

ai_credits
included monthly

SketchUp AI

$11.99/month
monthly

Add-on monthly subscription

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1500 per month

Add-ons

  • SketchUp AI$11.99/mo

What SketchUp does

The capabilities that matter for cad software, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.

Capabilities
Deployment model
Cloud processing hybrid
Parametric history based timeline
✗
Nurbs and surface mathematical modeling
✗
2d drafting and dimensioning blueprints
✓
Cam toolpath generation cnc milling
✗
Bim architectural information modeling
✓
Fea stress and thermal simulation
✗
Pcb electrical circuit design sync
✗
Stl export for standardized 3d printing
✓
Dwg dxf autocad standard file import
✓
SOC2 type ii
-
ISO 27001
-
Pricing model
Flat monthly subscription
Independently observed

Platform & deployment

Independently observed
Platforms
  • iOS
  • Web
  • Windows
Deployment
  • Cloud / SaaS

SketchUp FAQ

Common questions about SketchUp, answered from independent, dated evidence.

What is SketchUp?

A professional 3D modeling platform primarily used by architects, construction professionals, and designers to create detailed three-dimensional models, produce two-dimensional documentation, generate photorealistic renderings with AI assistance, and facilitate real-time collaboration on design iterations. It is indexed under CAD Software.

Source: https://sketchup.trimble.com/es/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-ai

Is SketchUp free?

SketchUp offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Go, Pro and Studio. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.

Source: https://sketchup.trimble.com/es/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-ai

What platforms does SketchUp support?

SketchUp supports the web, Windows and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.

Source: https://sketchup.trimble.com/es/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-ai

Can SketchUp be self-hosted?

We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for SketchUp, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.

Source: https://sketchup.trimble.com/es/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-ai

What security certifications does SketchUp have?

We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for SketchUp. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as SketchUp not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.

Source: https://www.sketchup.com

SketchUp alternatives

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Balanced composite 64 / 100
low · 34%
Signal contributions to the composite score
SignalScoreWeightContributionEvidence
Pricing transparency1000.088.4✓
Price level800.054.2✓
Capabilities670.042.7✓
Security posture250.061.6✓
Reliability00.060.0-
Integrations00.050.0-

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Content

AttributeValueEvidence
Faq5 itemsmediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 58%

Features

AttributeValueEvidence
CapabilitiesPricing model: flat_monthly_subscription · Deployment model: cloud_processing_hybrid · Fea stress and thermal simulation: No · Parametric history based timeline: No · Pcb electrical circuit design sync: No · Cam toolpath generation cnc milling: Nomediumsource · 2026-10-06 · 60%

Market

AttributeValueEvidence
AvailabilityPrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: …highsource · 2026-10-06 · 75%

Pricing

AttributeValueEvidence
Modelfreemiummediumsource · 2026-10-06 · 60%
Free tierYesmediumsource · 2026-10-06 · 60%
Price levellowmediumsource · 2026-10-06 · 60%
TransparentYesmediumsource · 2026-10-06 · 60%
Starting priceAmount: 11.99 · Currency: USDmediumsource · 2026-10-06 · 60%

Security

AttributeValueEvidence
Iso27001Yeslowsource · 2026-08-17 · 48%
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