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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
No pricing available
SketchUp
Star Rating
(1,316)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 plansVectorworks Spotlight
Star Rating
(24)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Vectorworks SpotlightSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in 3D modeling with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize creating detailed three-dimensional designs. In contrast, Vectorworks Spotlight, while strong in 2D modeling, scores lower at 7.5, which may affect users looking for robust 3D capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's ease of use is a significant advantage, scoring 8.8, which is notably higher than Vectorworks Spotlight's 7.2. This user-friendly interface allows beginners to quickly adapt and start designing, while Vectorworks may present a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight SketchUp's powerful Push/Pull feature, scoring 9.1, which allows for intuitive manipulation of 3D shapes. Users on G2 appreciate this functionality for its simplicity and effectiveness, whereas Vectorworks Spotlight lacks a comparable feature, which may hinder quick design adjustments.
- Reviewers say that the rendering capabilities of SketchUp, with a score of 7.8, are satisfactory for most users, but Vectorworks Spotlight edges ahead with a score of 7.9. Users mention that Vectorworks offers more advanced rendering options, which can be crucial for professionals needing high-quality visual outputs.
- Users report that collaboration features in SketchUp, particularly file import/export capabilities, score 8.3, facilitating easier sharing of projects. In contrast, Vectorworks Spotlight's collaboration tools, while functional, score lower, indicating potential challenges in team environments.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong documentation capabilities, SketchUp's documentation score of 7.3 is slightly lower than Vectorworks Spotlight's 7.5. Users appreciate the more comprehensive support and resources available with Vectorworks, which can be beneficial for complex 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
Vectorworks Spotlight
No pricing availableFree Trial
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Vectorworks Spotlight
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,127
8.9
22
Ease of Use
8.9
1,144
7.2
23
Ease of Setup
8.9
260
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
103
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
897
8.3
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
100
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
1,114
8.9
22
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
269
Not enough data
6.8
268
Not enough data
8.1
272
Not enough data
6.4
265
Feature Not Available
7.0
265
Not enough data
Move
6.5
265
Not enough data
7.4
267
Not enough data
8.4
270
Not enough data
Store & Manage
6.7
252
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
7.6
260
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
249
Not enough data
6.2
247
Feature Not Available
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
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
458
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
Agentic AI - Event Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SketchUp and Vectorworks Spotlight 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
Vectorworks Spotlight is categorized as Other CAD and Event Planning
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vectorworks Spotlight
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%
Entertainment
37.5%
Events Services
29.2%
Higher Education
12.5%
Performing Arts
8.3%
Design
8.3%
Other
4.2%
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
Vectorworks Spotlight has no discussions with answers
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