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3D Coat
3D Coat
(21)
4.3 out of 5
3D Coat
By 3D Coat
SketchUp
SketchUp
(1,302)
4.5 out of 5
SketchUp
By Trimble
At a Glance
Star Rating
3D Coat
3D Coat
21 reviews
SketchUp
SketchUp
1,302 reviews
Market Segments
3D Coat
3D Coat
Small-Business (90.5% of reviews)
Information
SketchUp
SketchUp
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
3D Coat
3D Coat
379 USD
SketchUp
SketchUp
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
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3D Coat vs SketchUp

  • Users report that SketchUp excels in ease of use with a score of 8.8, making it a favorite among beginners and small businesses, while 3D Coat, with a score of 6.8 in sculpting, is noted for its steeper learning curve, particularly for those new to 3D modeling.
  • Reviewers mention that SketchUp's dynamic updating feature, rated at 7.6, allows for real-time changes, which is crucial for collaborative projects, whereas 3D Coat's collaboration tools, such as annotating and documentation, scored lower at 7.4 and 7.5 respectively, indicating less efficiency in team environments.
  • G2 users highlight SketchUp's strong performance in drawing and editing, with scores of 8.7 and 8.5, respectively, while 3D Coat's brush variety and effects received lower ratings of 6.4 and 6.9, suggesting that users may find SketchUp more versatile for traditional design tasks.
  • Users on G2 report that SketchUp's file import/export capabilities are rated at 8.3, making it easier to integrate with other software, while 3D Coat's integration options, particularly for BIM, scored lower at 6.4, which may limit its usability in certain workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that SketchUp's rendering capabilities, rated at 7.8, provide satisfactory results for architectural visualization, while 3D Coat's 3D rendering scored lower at 7.9, indicating that it may not meet the expectations of users focused on high-quality visual outputs.
  • Users say that SketchUp's entry-level price of $119.00 makes it more accessible for small businesses compared to 3D Coat's higher entry price of $379, which could be a significant factor for budget-conscious buyers.

Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
3D Coat
3D COAT PROFESSIONAL
379 USD
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SketchUp
Go Subscription
$119.00
1 Seats Per Year
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Free Trial
3D Coat
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
21
8.5
1,117
Ease of Use
8.5
21
8.8
1,134
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
249
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
103
Quality of Support
8.0
14
8.1
890
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
21
8.2
1,104
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
7.5
3,266
Design
Not enough data
8.9
297
Not enough data
7.8
295
Not enough data
8.7
296
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
271
Not enough data
7.6
220
Collaboration
Not enough data
6.8
222
Not enough data
8.3
293
Not enough data
7.1
269
Not enough data
7.5
259
Construction
Not enough data
7.5
239
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.6
216
Not enough data
6.7
200
Not enough data
6.5
189
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
7.2
2,822
Design
Not enough data
6.8
260
Not enough data
6.8
261
Not enough data
8.2
264
Not enough data
6.4
257
Not enough data
6.9
257
Move
Not enough data
6.5
257
Not enough data
7.4
258
Not enough data
8.4
261
Store & Manage
Not enough data
6.6
244
Not enough data
7.5
252
Not enough data
7.6
251
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
General-Purpose CADHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.2
3,153
Design
Not enough data
8.7
303
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
7.7
291
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
294
Not enough data
9.1
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.3
288
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
263
Not enough data
7.5
262
Not enough data
7.3
241
3D PaintingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Detail
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Urban Planning and DesignHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.5
1,450
Plan
Not enough data
7.3
145
Not enough data
7.3
142
Not enough data
6.5
139
Not enough data
6.9
134
Design
Not enough data
9.0
159
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
7.5
148
Not enough data
8.0
157
Analysis
Not enough data
7.2
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
134
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.3
4,259
Library
Not enough data
8.1
453
Not enough data
7.4
459
Rendering
Not enough data
7.3
449
Not enough data
7.6
445
Not enough data
6.9
441
Not enough data
7.4
431
Not enough data
7.3
407
Not enough data
6.5
391
Integrations
Not enough data
6.4
365
Not enough data
7.9
418
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
3D Coat
3D Coat
SketchUp
SketchUp
3D Coat and SketchUp are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
3D Coat
3D Coat is categorized as 3D Painting and 3D Rendering
SketchUp
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
3D Coat
3D Coat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
90.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
4.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.8%
SketchUp
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.4%
Reviewers' Industry
3D Coat
3D Coat
Animation
19.0%
Entertainment
14.3%
Computer Games
14.3%
Design
9.5%
Publishing
4.8%
Other
38.1%
SketchUp
SketchUp
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.0%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
3D Coat
3D Coat
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lionel C.
LC
Lionel C.
Verified User in Computer Games

I primarily use 3D Coat to retopo and UV my characters. The tools for retopo are very handy. I can bring in a high resolution mesh with little trouble and create a new mesh in a relatively short amount of time. The layering system is very helpful also. I...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kolel P.
KP
Kolel P.
Verified User in Design

I dislike the default lighting in the viewport at times; depending on the model, it can be hard to view certain faces with the default lighting/shading.

SketchUp
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Serena S.
SS
Serena S.
Verified User in Research

The structure of the program is the favorite moment of the SketchUp. If you did nothing whatsoever to create 3D structures and draw them in a very convenient way, even if you did nothing with this tool prior to opening it. The tool also enables you to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Benjamin R.
BR
Benjamin R.
Verified User

Although there are practicing architectural firms (not just students) that use this program, I would not recommend anyone to pay for the pro version. It is just cannot compete with other programs like Rhino, AutoCAD, or Revit. I personally find it quite...

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Discussions
3D Coat
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Diana B.
DB
I have Make on my work computer, but I use it to view content from 3D Warehouse. I use the models in a program called CET Designer. I am not ready yet to...Read more
What is the best way to use sketchup in other software programs?
2 comments
Sejin J.
SJ
Hey, So my work requires me to export Sketch Up files in other software domains. I generally consult the BIMDeX company for exporting the files from Sketch...Read more
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