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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
ArcGIS CityEngine
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS CityEngineSketchUp
Star Rating
(1,316)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in 3D modeling and rendering, with a score of 9.4 in 3D Modeling and 9.4 in 3D Rendering, making it a favorite for those focused on creating detailed visualizations. In contrast, ArcGIS CityEngine, while strong in urban planning, scores lower in these areas, particularly with a 7.9 in 3D Rendering.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's ease of use is a significant advantage, with a consistent score of 8.8 across both Ease of Use and Ease of Setup. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface, while ArcGIS CityEngine, despite its robust features, has a steeper learning curve, reflected in its lower overall ratings.
- G2 users highlight SketchUp's strong collaboration features, particularly in file import/export capabilities, scoring 8.3, which facilitates teamwork on design projects. Conversely, ArcGIS CityEngine's collaboration tools, including documentation and annotation, received lower scores, indicating room for improvement in this area.
- Users say that SketchUp's dynamic updating feature, with a score of 7.6, allows for real-time changes during the design process, enhancing workflow efficiency. In comparison, ArcGIS CityEngine's dynamic capabilities are less emphasized, which may hinder rapid iteration in design projects.
- Reviewers mention that ArcGIS CityEngine shines in its analysis capabilities, particularly in sustainability and liveability assessments, scoring 7.2 and 7.5 respectively. This makes it a strong choice for urban planners focused on environmental impact, while SketchUp lacks similar depth in these analytical features.
- Users report that SketchUp's extensive library of objects and materials, scoring 8.1 and 7.4 respectively, provides a rich resource for designers, enhancing creativity and efficiency. In contrast, ArcGIS CityEngine's library features are less comprehensive, which may limit users looking for diverse design elements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS CityEngine
No pricing availableSketchUp
Go Subscription
$129.00
1 Seats Per Year
Design & collaborate anywhere.
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access
Free Trial
ArcGIS CityEngine
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
16
8.5
1,127
Ease of Use
8.8
16
8.9
1,144
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
260
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
103
Quality of Support
8.4
16
8.1
897
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
17
8.2
1,114
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.3
316
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
221
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
6.8
201
Not enough data
6.5
190
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
118
Not enough data
6.1
118
Not enough data
6.4
119
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
6.9
269
Not enough data
6.8
268
Not enough data
8.1
272
Not enough data
6.4
265
Not enough data
7.0
265
Move
Not enough data
6.5
265
Not enough data
7.4
267
Not enough data
8.4
270
Store & Manage
Not enough data
6.7
252
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
7.6
260
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
249
Not enough data
6.2
247
Plan
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Design
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Construction
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.7
305
Not enough data
8.9
307
Not enough data
8.9
307
Not enough data
7.7
294
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
296
Not enough data
9.1
304
Not enough data
8.8
303
Not enough data
8.3
290
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
265
Not enough data
7.5
264
Not enough data
7.3
243
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
8.1
157
Analysis
Not enough data
7.2
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
134
Library
Not enough data
8.1
458
Not enough data
7.4
463
Rendering
Not enough data
7.3
452
Not enough data
7.6
448
Not enough data
6.9
444
Not enough data
7.4
434
Not enough data
7.3
410
Not enough data
6.5
394
Integrations
Not enough data
6.4
367
Not enough data
7.9
420
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
239
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS CityEngine and SketchUp are categorized as Urban Planning and Design and 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
ArcGIS CityEngine is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
SketchUp is categorized as Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS CityEngine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Higher Education
15.0%
Government Administration
15.0%
Architecture & Planning
15.0%
Construction
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Architecture & Planning
47.1%
Design
16.7%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.3%
Discussions
What is CityEngine?
1 Comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
CityEngine is a desktop application that provides unique interactive design and procedural modeling capabilities for the efficient creation of 3D cities and...Read more
Who uses CityEngine?
1 Comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
CityEngine is used by professionals in the following industries:
Urban planning, design, and development (architectural visualization and local...Read more
Can CityEngine export 3D GIS data to Unity or other VR/AR visualization engines?
1 Comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
Yes. CityEngine is well suited to export your 3D GIS data or city models to Unity, the tool of choice for developing Virtual Reality applications (for...Read more
Using SketchUp MAKE in your business?
2 Comments
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
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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