# SOLIDWORKS, TurboCAD vs SketchUp Comparison

| | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 643 | 31 | 1,324 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $149.99 | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Features (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (16 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

### TurboCAD

**Not enough data**

### 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 8.2 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | 

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | 9.4 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | 9.2 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | 8.5 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 
| **Views** | 9.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | 7.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | 7.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | 9.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | 9.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | 9.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.2 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | 7.7 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | 8.0 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | 7.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | 7.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | 7.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | 8.3 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | 8.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 8.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

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

#### Plan

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 |

#### Library

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

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |
| **TurboCAD** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering Tools** | 8.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | 8.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Import Files** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Interoperability** | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Scripts** | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Menus** | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Interface** | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 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 SOLIDWORKS (9):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


**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 | SOLIDWORKS | TurboCAD | SketchUp | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 44.3% | 61.3% | 75.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 25.8% | 18.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.9% | 12.9% | 6.3% | 

### By Industry

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### 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%

#### 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 SOLIDWORKS

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)

### Alternatives to TurboCAD

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 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 (191 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 (412 reviews)
- [LibreCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/librecad/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (25 reviews)

### 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 (947 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 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)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

### 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’..."

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