Top 10 SketchUp Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to SketchUp Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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Archicad
By GRAPHISOFT
4.6/5
(291)
Product Description
Design and deliver projects of any size with Archicad’s powerful suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis. Archicad lets you focus on what you do best: design great buildings.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Archicad is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with SketchUp:
Urban Planning and Design
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Architectural Rendering

AutoCAD
By Autodesk
4.4/5
(1,929)
Product Description
2D and 3D CAD design software tools.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, AutoCAD is:
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Better at support
Categories in common with SketchUp:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
General-Purpose CAD

Revit
By Autodesk
4.6/5
(944)
Product Description
Revit® building design software is specifically built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), empowering design and construction professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a coordinated and consistent model-based approach.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Revit is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with SketchUp:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Architectural Rendering

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SOLIDWORKS
By Solidworks
4.5/5
(642)
Product Description
SOLIDWORKS offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data. SOLIDWORKS products are easy to learn and use, and help you design products better.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with SketchUp:
Sketching
General-Purpose CAD

Autodesk Fusion
By Autodesk
4.5/5
(517)
Product Description
Autodesk Fusion is a comprehensive cloud software platform that integrates various tools for 3D design, manufacturing, electronics, simulation, and generative design. It serves as a collaborative, cloud-enabled CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), and PCB (Printed Circuit Board) software.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Autodesk Fusion is:
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
Easier to do business with
Categories in common with SketchUp:
Sketching
General-Purpose CAD

Blender
By Blender
4.6/5
(314)
Product Description
Blender is a free and open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entire 3D pipeline, including modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing. Designed for versatility, Blender caters to a wide range of users, from hobbyists to professionals, enabling the creation of high-quality 3D content across various media platforms. Key Features and Functionality: - Modeling: Comprehensive tools for creating and editing 3D models, including sculpting and retopology. - Rendering: Integrated rendering engines like Cycles and EEVEE for realistic and real-time rendering. - Animation & Rigging: Advanced animation tools with a robust rigging system for character animation. - Video Editing: Built-in video editor for cutting, splicing, and adding effects to videos. - VFX: Tools for motion tracking, masking, and compositing to create visual effects. - Simulation: Capabilities for simulating fluids, smoke, fire, cloth, and rigid bodies. - Scripting: Python API for custom tools and add-ons. Primary Value and User Solutions: Blender's primary value lies in its comprehensive, all-in-one toolset that eliminates the need for multiple software applications, streamlining the 3D creation process. Its open-source nature ensures continuous improvement and adaptability, driven by a global community of developers and artists. Blender empowers users to produce professional-grade 3D content without financial barriers, fostering creativity and innovation across industries such as film, gaming, and design.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Blender is:
Easier to do business with
Better at support
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with SketchUp:
3D Modeling
Architectural Rendering

Vectorworks Architect
By Vectorworks, Inc.
4.3/5
(235)
Product Description
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada and Australia, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Vectorworks Architect is:
More expensive
Better at support
Easier to do business with
Categories in common with SketchUp:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Architectural Rendering

Creo
By PTC
4.1/5
(199)
Product Description
Creo Parametric provides a broad range of powerful yet flexible 3D CAD capabilities to accelerate the product development process.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Creo is:
More expensive
Categories in common with SketchUp:
General-Purpose CAD
3D Modeling

Designcenter Solid Edge
By Siemens Digital Industries Software
4.3/5
(598)
Product Description
Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy-to-use software solutions for product development — 3D design, simulation, manufacturing, data management, cloud collaboration, and more. Solid Edge combines the speed and simplicity of direct modeling with the flexibility and control of parametric design – made possible with synchronous technology.
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Reviewers say compared to SketchUp, Designcenter Solid Edge is:
More expensive
Easier to do business with
Better at support
Categories in common with SketchUp:
General-Purpose CAD