SketchUp is 3D design software with parametric modeling, animation, rendering, and 3D-print export. It runs on the web, iOS, and Windows, though some advanced workflows are limited to Windows. Its 3D Warehouse provides millions of pre-built models and materials, and Extension Warehouse offers more than 600 extensions. Users can share designs, view and comment in real time, and collaborate through Trimble Connect. The free browser-based plan includes Trimble Connect storage and 3D Warehouse access, but is not for commercial use. Eligible Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education accounts can use the free Schools plan on Chromebooks or other internet-connected computers; it includes lesson plans, 3D printing, community support, and cloud storage through Google Drive or OneDrive. Paid plans add options such as desktop modeling, 2D documentation, and point-cloud workflows. Go Annual costs 10.75 USD per month, billed annually; Pro Annual costs 33.25 USD per month, billed annually. SketchUp is part of Trimble, founded in 2000, and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
Who it is for
SketchUp suits people creating 3D designs for web, iOS, or Windows, including eligible students and educators using the Schools plan. Teams can use Trimble Connect to share and collaborate on designs.
What is good
- Exports designs for 3D printing.
- 3D Warehouse provides millions of models and materials.
- Extension Warehouse offers more than 600 extensions.
- Schools plan includes lesson plans and cloud storage.
What to know first
- Free plan is not for commercial use.
- Studio advanced visualization and BIM workflows are Windows-only.
- Annual subscriptions generally auto-renew for an equal term.
Verdict
SketchUp offers a free browser-based option and paid plans with different design workflows. Check the plan details for platform limits, commercial use, and annual billing before choosing.
SketchUp plans and pricing
All plansCompared on 3D modeling software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $10.75/user/mo
- Platform access
- both
- Animation tools
- Yes
- Parametric modeling
- Yes
- Render engine
- both
- 3D print export
- Yes
