# Krita, Sketchbook vs SketchUp Comparison

| | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 64 | 177 | 1,324 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Krita

**Not enough data**

### Sketchbook

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Drawing Details (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (2 reviews)
- Editing Issues (1 reviews)

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (6 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (63 reviews) | 8.7 (153 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 9.0 (155 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 8.2 (102 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 8.5 (152 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Krita

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sketchbook

#### 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 & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sketchbook** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |

#### Design

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sketchbook** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |

#### Design

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 & Manage

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sketchbook** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |

#### Design

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sketchbook** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |

#### Plan

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sketchbook** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |

#### Library

| Feature | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | 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 | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Krita (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing)

**Unique to Sketchbook (2):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching)

**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Krita | Sketchbook | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 79.4% | 72.3% | 75.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.5% | 13.3% | 18.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.1% | 14.5% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Krita

- **Graphic Design:** 19.0%
- **Design:** 15.9%
- **Internet:** 11.1%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 9.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Media Production:** 3.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 22.2%

#### Sketchbook

- **Design:** 19.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 10.4%
- **Higher Education:** 7.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 7.5%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 5.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0%
- **Entertainment:** 2.9%
- **Animation:** 2.3%
- **Retail:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 32.9%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Krita

- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [PaintTool SAI](https://www.g2.com/products/painttool-sai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews)

### Alternatives to Sketchbook

- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [PaintTool SAI](https://www.g2.com/products/painttool-sai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (384 reviews)

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- [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 (1934 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (947 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 (316 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 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)

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## Top Discussions

### Krita

- Title: [How can we create a custom font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-create-a-custom-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's very difficult to create a custom Font and Krita isn't the best option to do it. 
Try with a Vector software like Adobe Illustrator (or Affinity..."
- Title: [Is there a way to automate actions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-automate-actions) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "There's no native tool for creating actions in Krita. About any external tool I'm not aware if there's any."
- Title: [How can we create font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13378-how-can-we-create-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! As far as I know it is not possible creating font sets in Krita. This is a complex task and an specific software is needed. You can use the  well-know..."
- Title: [Is Krita a good art program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-krita-a-good-art-program) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Anime, cartoons, print on demand, wall art, book illustration, fabric design, you could go on and on. It is fantastic, especially for artists who work in..."

### Sketchbook

- Title: [What can Autodesk SketchBook do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-autodesk-sketchbook-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is ideal for various jobs, I use it to do:
• Sketches and studies for large format paintings
• Sketches for vectorized drawings for evaluation and..."
- Title: [Is Autodesk SketchBook good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autodesk-sketchbook-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "I love it! The one downside to Sketchbook is that it's a raster-based program. If they switched to vector my mind would be blown. As a tool for quick and..."
- Title: [What should I sketch my SketchBook with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-should-i-sketch-my-sketchbook-with) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "That is a very personal decision, each artist draws according to their comfort. For my part, I have had a very good experience using an iPad and the Apple..."
- Title: [i need ur app to do my school work](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31514-i-need-ur-app-to-do-my-school-work) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "same abuacarr i cant eather"
- Title: [is sketch book good for drawing fan art?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30474-is-sketch-book-good-for-drawing-fan-art) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk is a fairly decent program for illustrating and designing characters. The other thing to know about Sketchbook Desktop has a few..."

### 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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