# Vectorworks Architect, ZBrush vs SketchUp Comparison | | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 235 | 104 | 1,324 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (84.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $1,530.00 1 license Per Year | No pricing available | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Vectorworks Architect Pros: - Ease of Use (13 reviews) - Features (12 reviews) Cons: - 3D Modeling Issues (4 reviews) - Difficult Learning (4 reviews) ### ZBrush Pros: - Modeling (4 reviews) - 3D Modeling (3 reviews) Cons: - Difficult Learning (2 reviews) - Limited Features (2 reviews) ### SketchUp Pros: - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - 3D Modeling (10 reviews) Cons: - Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews) - Expensive (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (213 reviews) | 9.2 (99 reviews) | 8.5 (1133 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (214 reviews) | 6.7 (100 reviews) | 8.9 (1151 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (78 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (269 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (104 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 8.1 (902 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (101 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (211 reviews) | 9.0 (94 reviews) | 8.2 (1120 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Vectorworks Architect #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Annual Subscription Price: $1,530.00 1 license Per Year Description: Note: All prices listed in USD. Key Features: - Best for frequent use - Unlimited Vectorworks University Courses - 15% off online training [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### ZBrush #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | 7.1/10 | 57 | | **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 | #### Design | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualizing** | 8.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (298 reviews) | | **Rendering** | 7.4 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (296 reviews) | | **Drawing** | 8.7 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (297 reviews) | | **Editing** | 7.8 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Sequence Steps** | 6.7 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (271 reviews) | | **Dynamic Updating** | 7.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (221 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi User** | 6.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (222 reviews) | | **File Import/Export** | 7.8 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (293 reviews) | | **Annotating ** | 8.1 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (269 reviews) | | **Document Storage** | 7.8 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (259 reviews) | #### Construction | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Fabrication** | 6.6 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (239 reviews) | | **Reinforcement Tools** | 6.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Clash Detection ** | 6.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.6 (216 reviews) | | **Grading** | 6.3 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (201 reviews) | | **Earthwork** | 5.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (190 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 5.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | #### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | ### 3D Modeling | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | N/A | N/A | | **ZBrush** | 7.8/10 | 32 | | **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 290 | #### Design | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 9.6 (31 reviews) | 7.0 (274 reviews) | | **Topology** | Not enough data | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 6.9 (268 reviews) | | **Drawing** | Not enough data | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (272 reviews) | | **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 6.4 (265 reviews) | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.0 (23 reviews) | 7.0 (265 reviews) | #### Move | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Animate** | Not enough data | 4.5 (22 reviews) | 6.6 (264 reviews) | | **Render** | Not enough data | 6.6 (25 reviews) | 7.5 (270 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (27 reviews) | 8.4 (272 reviews) | #### Store & Manage | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 6.7 (253 reviews) | | **Controls** | Not enough data | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 7.6 (260 reviews) | | **Template library ** | Not enough data | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 7.7 (261 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | N/A | N/A | | **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 | #### Design | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | #### Edit | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | ### 3D Painting | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | N/A | N/A | | **ZBrush** | 8.5/10 | 15 | | **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Brush Variety** | Not enough data | 9.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Color** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Detail | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Sculpt** | Not enough data | 9.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Dynamic Tessellation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Texture ** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Unwrap** | Not enough data | 6.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | | **UV Mapping** | Not enough data | 6.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Logistics | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Import** | Not enough data | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Export** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Urban Planning and Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | N/A | N/A | | **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 | #### Plan | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | 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 | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | 7.2/10 | 29 | | **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 477 | #### Library | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Objects** | 7.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (460 reviews) | | **Materials** | 7.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (464 reviews) | #### Rendering | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Textures** | 7.8 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (453 reviews) | | **Shading** | 7.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (448 reviews) | | **Lighting** | 7.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (444 reviews) | | **Exterior Rendering** | 7.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (435 reviews) | | **Aerial Rendering** | 6.8 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (411 reviews) | | **Atmospheric rendering** | 6.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (394 reviews) | #### Integrations | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **BIM Integration** | 7.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (368 reviews) | | **3D Rendering Integration** | 7.5 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (419 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (238 reviews) | ### 3D Rendering | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Vectorworks Architect** | N/A | N/A | | **ZBrush** | N/A | N/A | | **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Vectorworks Architect (2):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) **Unique to ZBrush (3):** [3D Painting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-painting), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering) **Unique to SketchUp (6):** [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), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Vectorworks Architect | ZBrush | SketchUp | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 84.6% | 69.9% | 75.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 9.3% | 20.4% | 18.0% | | **Enterprise** | 6.2% | 9.7% | 6.3% | ### By Industry #### Vectorworks Architect - **Architecture & Planning:** 62.3% - **Design:** 9.2% - **Entertainment:** 5.7% - **Construction:** 3.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2% - **Higher Education:** 2.2% - **Events Services:** 1.8% - **Broadcast Media:** 1.3% - **Performing Arts:** 1.3% - **Computer Software:** 0.9% - **Other:** 9.2% #### ZBrush - **Computer Games:** 17.5% - **Animation:** 16.5% - **Design:** 10.7% - **Entertainment:** 8.7% - **Graphic Design:** 5.8% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 4.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.9% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.9% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.9% - **Media Production:** 2.9% - **Other:** 21.4% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Vectorworks Architect - [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (946 reviews) - [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 (1930 reviews) - [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews) - [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (220 reviews) - [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews) - 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" - Title: [In The near futuro, Will you upgrade the rendering options and camera controls?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-the-near-futuro-will-you-upgrade-the-rendering-options-and-camera-controls) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "By Anonymous Many binary operations are rippers. I invested about $320,000 then i decided to withdraw after several week but the withdrawal wasn't..." - Title: [Is there a way to have a 3D sculpt that has been converted to an image file?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-have-a-3d-sculpt-that-has-been-converted-to-an-image-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hey Shariece, Thanks for the question. I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring out what your question is asking, I'm going to assume this is the..." ### 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!!!" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/vectorworks-architect-vs-zbrush-vs-sketchup)