Compare AutoCAD LT and SketchUp 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
AutoCAD LT
Star Rating
(283)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$760 every 2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansSketchUp
Star Rating
(1,321)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansAutoCAD LT vs SketchUp
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SketchUp easier to use and set up. However, AutoCAD LT is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with AutoCAD LT overall.
- Reviewers felt that AutoCAD LT meets the needs of their business better than SketchUp.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, AutoCAD LT and SketchUp provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SketchUp over AutoCAD LT.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD LT
2 Year Subscription
$760
every 2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- Enhanced 1-on-1 technical support by phone or chat
- Includes AutoCAD mobile app
SketchUp
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
AutoCAD LT
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
243
8.5
1,132
Ease of Use
8.5
245
8.9
1,149
Ease of Setup
8.9
55
9.0
267
Ease of Admin
8.6
37
8.3
104
Quality of Support
8.1
209
8.1
901
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
38
8.5
101
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
239
8.2
1,119
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.3
317
Design
Not enough data
8.9
298
Not enough data
7.8
296
Not enough data
8.7
297
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
273
Not enough data
6.9
268
Not enough data
8.2
271
Not enough data
6.4
264
Not enough data
7.0
264
Move
Not enough data
6.6
264
Not enough data
7.4
269
Not enough data
8.4
271
Store & Manage
Not enough data
6.7
251
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
7.6
260
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
248
Not enough data
6.2
246
Design
9.5
141
8.7
305
6.8
103
8.9
307
7.0
112
8.9
307
5.9
91
7.7
294
Edit
8.9
138
8.1
296
7.4
98
9.1
304
7.7
116
8.8
303
8.3
119
8.3
290
Collaboration
8.7
127
7.4
265
8.3
114
7.5
264
8.1
112
7.3
243
Plan
Not enough data
7.3
144
Not enough data
7.4
141
Not enough data
6.6
138
Not enough data
6.9
133
Design
Not enough data
9.0
158
Not enough data
7.9
158
Not enough data
7.5
147
Not enough data
8.0
156
Analysis
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
133
Library
Not enough data
8.1
459
Not enough data
7.4
463
Rendering
Not enough data
7.3
452
Not enough data
7.7
447
Not enough data
6.9
444
Not enough data
7.4
434
Not enough data
7.3
410
Not enough data
6.5
393
Integrations
Not enough data
6.4
367
Not enough data
7.9
419
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
238
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD LT and SketchUp are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD LT has no unique categories
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD LT
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
Architecture & Planning
19.8%
Construction
12.1%
Civil Engineering
11.0%
Design
10.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.7%
Other
39.2%
Architecture & Planning
47.1%
Design
16.7%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.5%
Discussions
Is AutoCAD LT free?
3 Comments
RP
Unless you have an student version, it is not free.Read more
What is AutoCAD LT used for?
2 Comments
HJ
To produce all drawings, documents needed for Electrical Engineering Design for Machines and Electrical panels. Read more
What is LT version of AutoCAD?
2 Comments
AS
I use AUTOCAD 2018 LT, 2022 LT also, C3D 2018 and 2022.Read more
What is SketchUp used for?
3 Comments
DF
What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy...Read more
When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.
2 Comments
CB
Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipadRead more
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