Compare DataCAD and SketchUp 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$395 ea
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
DataCAD
Star Rating
(64)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$395 ea
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 plansDataCAD vs SketchUp
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found DataCAD easier to use. However, SketchUp is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SketchUp overall.
- Reviewers felt that DataCAD meets the needs of their business better than SketchUp.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that DataCAD is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SketchUp over DataCAD.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DataCAD
DataCAD LT
$395
ea
DataCAD LT is a low-cost 2D/3D architectural CADD program for design professionals. DataCAD LT provides the essential production drawing and modeling features of DataCAD and is useful for developing construction drawings and creating architectural presentations. DataCAD LT can also be used in conjunction with desktop publishing applications. Whether you use CAD software occasionally, are a full-time drafter or are new to CAD altogether, you'll find DataCAD LT to be powerful and easy-to-use.
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
DataCAD
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
61
8.5
1,132
Ease of Use
9.3
61
8.9
1,149
Ease of Setup
8.9
9
9.0
267
Ease of Admin
8.0
9
8.3
104
Quality of Support
9.4
59
8.1
901
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
9
8.5
101
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
61
8.2
1,119
Features by Category
Design
7.6
7
8.9
298
5.3
6
7.8
296
9.0
8
8.7
297
8.8
8
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
271
Not enough data
7.6
221
Collaboration
6.7
8
6.8
222
7.8
9
8.3
293
7.7
8
7.1
269
Feature Not Available
7.5
259
Construction
7.6
7
7.5
239
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
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
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
DataCAD and SketchUp are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
DataCAD has no unique categories
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, General-Purpose CAD, 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DataCAD
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
77.8%
Construction
7.9%
Design
4.8%
Civil Engineering
3.2%
Internet
1.6%
Other
4.8%
Architecture & Planning
47.1%
Design
16.7%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.5%
Discussions
What is the company for DataCAD?
1 Comment
RG
DataCAD LLC.Read more
DataCAD has no more discussions with answers
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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