Compare SketchUp and TurboCAD 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
$149.99
SketchUp
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 plansTurboCAD
Star Rating
(31)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$149.99
Browse all 5 pricing plansSketchUp vs TurboCAD
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SketchUp easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SketchUp overall.
- Reviewers felt that TurboCAD meets the needs of their business better than SketchUp.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that TurboCAD is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SketchUp over TurboCAD.
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
TurboCAD
TurboCAD Deluxe
$149.99
TurboCAD® Deluxe is powerful, complete 2D/3D CAD software with hundreds of drawing, modifying, dimensioning and annotation tools. Materials, lighting, and photorealistic rendering create powerful presentations of any architectural or mechanical design. Plus, easily share your work with extensive file support including AutoCAD .DWG, SketchUp .SKP, and STL for 3D printing.
- Complete 2D/3D design tools for drafting, modeling, modifying, dimensioning and annotation.
- Easy to learn and use with set up wizards, context-sensitive help, snaps, alignment aids, and handle-based editing.
- Productivity Features like a customizable UI, time saving wizards, a 64-Bit compatible version, XREF support, and more.
Free Trial
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
TurboCAD
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,132
8.8
28
Ease of Use
8.9
1,149
8.2
28
Ease of Setup
9.0
267
8.8
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
104
8.1
7
Quality of Support
8.1
901
8.4
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
101
8.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
1,119
7.5
28
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.3
317
Not enough data
Design
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
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
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
Not enough data
Move
6.6
264
Not enough data
7.4
269
Not enough data
8.4
271
Not enough data
Store & Manage
6.7
251
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
248
Not enough data
6.2
246
Not enough data
Design
8.7
305
Not enough data
8.9
307
Not enough data
8.9
307
Not enough data
7.7
294
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
144
Not enough data
7.4
141
Not enough data
6.6
138
Not enough data
6.9
133
Not enough data
Design
9.0
158
Not enough data
7.9
158
Not enough data
7.5
147
Not enough data
8.0
156
Not enough data
Analysis
7.2
132
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
133
Not enough data
Library
8.1
459
Not enough data
7.4
463
Not enough data
Rendering
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
Not enough data
Integrations
6.4
367
Not enough data
7.9
419
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
238
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SketchUp and TurboCAD are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
TurboCAD has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TurboCAD
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
21.5%
Construction
12.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
12.9%
Civil Engineering
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Automotive
3.2%
Other
58.1%
Discussions
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
Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.
2 Comments
JA
i use the Platinum version for professional work, and I love it. I don't know about the Deluxe. However, the customer service guys on turbocad.com are...Read more
Does TurboCAD work with 3D Printers?
1 Comment
Official Response from TurboCAD
Yes! TurboCAD supports both the import and export of STL files, the standard file format used with 3D printers. Read more
How often do you upgrade and update TurboCAD?
1 Comment
Official Response from TurboCAD
We offer a major upgrade to the TurboCAD once a year, typically in the middle to end of Q1. We typically offer two maintenance release updates as well as...Read more
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