# SketchUp vs TurboCAD Comparison

| | SketchUp | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,325 | 31 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | $149.99 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SketchUp

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

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

### TurboCAD

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SketchUp | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### TurboCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: TurboCAD Deluxe

Price: $149.99

Description: 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.

Key Features:
- 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.

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/turbocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

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

#### Design

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

#### Collaboration

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

#### Construction

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

#### Generative AI

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

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

| Feature | SketchUp | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

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

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

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

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 291 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

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

#### Move

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

#### Store & Manage

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

#### Generative AI

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

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

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

#### Edit

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

#### Collaboration

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

### Urban Planning and Design

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

#### Plan

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

#### Design

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

#### Analysis

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

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 478 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

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

#### Rendering

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

#### Integrations

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

#### Generative AI

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

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)

**Unique to SketchUp (5):** [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), [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 | SketchUp | TurboCAD | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.7% | 61.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.0% | 25.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 6.3% | 12.9% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### TurboCAD

- **Construction:** 12.9%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.9%
- **Civil Engineering:** 6.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.5%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.2%
- **Chemicals:** 3.2%
- **Computer Games:** 3.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.2%
- **Defense & Space:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 41.9%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (1934 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (948 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 (317 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 (606 reviews)

### Alternatives to TurboCAD

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 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)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [AutoCAD LT](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (285 reviews)
- [DraftSight](https://www.g2.com/products/draftsight/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (208 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Octave BricsCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-bricscad/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (415 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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!!!"

### TurboCAD

- Title: [Does the deluxe version read write dgn files.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-the-deluxe-version-read-write-dgn-files) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Does TurboCAD work with 3D Printers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/3d-printing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes!   TurboCAD supports both the import and export of STL files, the standard file format used with 3D printers. "
- Title: [How often do you upgrade and update TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/updates-upgrades) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What licensing options are there for TurboCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-options) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum are available on either an Annual Subscription or on a one-time purchase, permanent license basis.   TurboCAD Deluxe is..."
- Title: [How difficult will it be to learn TurboCAD if I am an AutoCAD user?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/learning-curve) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Very easy.  TurboCAD menus and command are displayed in a similar fashion to AutoCAD.  TurboCAD also offers a Command line entry option, a ‘heads-up’..."

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