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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
No pricing available
SketchUp
Star Rating
(1,315)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
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Star Rating
(33)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks ComposerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in its ease of use, with a score of 8.8, making it a favorite among small businesses for quick learning and implementation. In contrast, SolidWorks Composer, while still user-friendly, has a slightly higher ease of setup score of 8.6, indicating a more structured onboarding process.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's dynamic updating feature scored 7.6, which can be limiting for users needing real-time collaboration on designs. SolidWorks Composer shines here with a higher score of 8.8 for its animation capabilities, allowing for more sophisticated presentations and visual storytelling.
- G2 users highlight that SketchUp's drawing capabilities are robust, scoring 8.7, but SolidWorks Composer edges ahead with a drawing score of 8.4, particularly praised for its precision in technical documentation and annotations.
- Users on G2 report that while SketchUp offers a variety of brush tools with a score of 6.4, SolidWorks Composer's brush variety is rated higher at 7.3, providing more options for detailed design work.
- Reviewers say that SketchUp's rendering capabilities, with a score of 7.8, are decent for basic needs, but SolidWorks Composer's rendering score of 8.3 is noted for its superior quality, especially in creating realistic visualizations.
- Users report that while both products have solid collaboration features, SketchUp's multi-user functionality scored 6.8, which can be a drawback for teams. In contrast, SolidWorks Composer's collaboration tools, including file import/export capabilities rated at 8.3, are highlighted as more effective for team projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
SolidWorks Composer
No pricing availableFree Trial
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks Composer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,126
9.0
29
Ease of Use
8.9
1,143
9.1
30
Ease of Setup
8.9
259
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
8.3
103
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.1
896
8.4
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
100
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
1,113
8.4
29
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.3
316
Not enough data
Design
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
Not enough data
Collaboration
6.8
222
Not enough data
8.3
293
Not enough data
7.1
269
Not enough data
7.5
259
Not enough data
Construction
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
118
Not enough data
6.1
118
Not enough data
6.4
119
Not enough data
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
6.9
268
7.6
15
6.8
268
7.6
15
8.1
272
8.4
16
6.4
265
7.3
15
7.0
265
8.3
15
Move
6.5
265
8.8
14
7.4
266
8.3
16
8.4
270
8.5
16
Store & Manage
6.7
252
7.7
14
7.6
260
8.2
15
7.6
259
7.7
14
Generative AI
6.1
249
Not enough data
6.2
247
Not enough data
Design
8.7
305
Not enough data
8.9
306
Not enough data
8.9
307
Not enough data
7.7
293
Not enough data
Edit
8.1
296
Not enough data
9.1
304
Not enough data
8.8
303
Not enough data
8.3
290
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.4
265
Not enough data
7.5
264
Not enough data
7.3
243
Not enough data
Plan
7.3
145
Not enough data
7.3
142
Not enough data
6.5
139
Not enough data
6.9
134
Not enough data
Design
9.0
159
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
7.5
148
Not enough data
8.1
157
Not enough data
Analysis
7.2
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
134
Not enough data
Library
8.1
457
Not enough data
7.4
463
Not enough data
Rendering
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
Not enough data
Integrations
6.4
367
Not enough data
7.9
420
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
239
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SketchUp and SolidWorks Composer are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Architectural Rendering
SolidWorks Composer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks Composer
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
47.1%
Design
16.7%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.8%
Automotive
15.6%
Medical Devices
12.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.4%
Design
9.4%
Other
34.4%
Discussions
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
Is SolidWorks composer included with professional?
1 Comment
AR
No needs sepeate licence for the Composer.Read more
SolidWorks Composer has no more discussions with answers
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