# Autodesk EAGLE, FreeCAD vs SketchUp Comparison

| | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 76 | 61 | 1,324 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (77.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $545.00 Per Year | No pricing available | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk EAGLE

**Not enough data**

### FreeCAD

**Not enough data**

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (67 reviews) | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (66 reviews) | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.8 (53 reviews) | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (62 reviews) | 8.2 (45 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk EAGLE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Fusion 360 with EAGLE

Price: $545.00 Per Year

Description: For serious professionals. Provides maximum board area and the capability to push the limits of PCB design. 

Key Features:
- Bring your designs to life by adding electronic intelligence using the Schematic design, PCB Layout and routing capabilities integrated in Fusion 360

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-eagle/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### FreeCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design &amp; collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web &amp; iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (298 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (296 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (297 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (271 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (221 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (222 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (293 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (269 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (259 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (239 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (216 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (201 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (190 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff &amp; Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical &amp; Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation &amp; Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM &amp; CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (274 reviews) | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (265 reviews) | 

#### Move

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (270 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (272 reviews) | 

#### Store &amp; Manage

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (261 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | 7.9/10 | 29 |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.5 (21 reviews) | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 7.2 (21 reviews) | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (23 reviews) | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (22 reviews) | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | 7.8/10 | 19 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | 8.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | 6.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | 7.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | 7.8 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | 8.1/10 | 21 |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 8.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 7.1 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 7.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |

#### Plan

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (144 reviews) | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (141 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (138 reviews) | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (133 reviews) | 

#### Design

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (158 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (158 reviews) | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (156 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (132 reviews) | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (133 reviews) | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |

#### Library

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (460 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (464 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (453 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (448 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (444 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (435 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (411 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (394 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.5 (368 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (419 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk EAGLE** | N/A | N/A |
| **FreeCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Autodesk EAGLE (1):** [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design)

**Unique to FreeCAD (3):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to SketchUp (6):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk EAGLE | FreeCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 77.8% | 67.9% | 75.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.3% | 16.1% | 18.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.9% | 16.1% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk EAGLE

- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 27.8%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 20.8%
- **Automotive:** 5.6%
- **Biotechnology:** 4.2%
- **Computer Hardware:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.8%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Design:** 2.8%
- **Industrial Automation:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 22.2%

#### FreeCAD

- **Design:** 16.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 14.3%
- **Industrial Automation:** 8.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Automotive:** 5.4%
- **Machinery:** 5.4%
- **Higher Education:** 5.4%
- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 3.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.6%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture &amp; Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk EAGLE

- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews)
- [KiCad EDA](https://www.g2.com/products/kicad-eda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [NI Multisim](https://www.g2.com/products/ni-multisim/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [OrCAD Capture](https://www.g2.com/products/orcad-capture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [EasyEDA](https://www.g2.com/products/easyeda/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [SolidWorks PCB](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pcb/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [DipTrace](https://www.g2.com/products/diptrace/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (45 reviews)
- [SolidWorks Electrical Schematics](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-electrical-schematics/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Altium CircuitMaker](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-circuitmaker/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (110 reviews)

### Alternatives to FreeCAD

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [QCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/qcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)

### Alternatives to SketchUp

- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (946 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (235 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Autodesk EAGLE

- Title: [What is Eagle premium?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-eagle-premium) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The commercial version of the product"
- Title: [Is Eagle software free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-eagle-software-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is free for students, with a student license, outside of commercial use"
- Title: [What is the use of Autodesk Eagle?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-autodesk-eagle) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "PCB circuit schematic and board layout design"

### FreeCAD

- Title: [Is FreeCAD easy to learn?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-freecad-easy-to-learn) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "its easy, if you are familiar with other CAD software"
- Title: [Is FreeCAD reliable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-freecad-reliable) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No, it has all kinds of silly errors that sometimes pop up when you change something that is unrelated to the error.
FreeCAD-pros admit this in their..."
- Title: [new user](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29807-new-user) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Looks impressive. I look forward to getting involved. Interested in Vintage 1930s cars. i&#39;m in Australia"
- Title: [FREECAD FOR PROFESSIONAL](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29803-freecad-for-professional) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "hi.
i just want to know that can i use FreeCAD for professional uses for free or it is open for practice/student only
"
- Title: [CAD Services That Will Bring You to the Future – Cadsourcing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28081-cad-services-that-will-bring-you-to-the-future-cadsourcing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can check here for more details!
https://cadsourcing.com/cad-services-that-will-bring-you-to-the-future/"

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/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, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-eagle-vs-freecad-vs-sketchup)

