--- description: Review of SketchUp Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SketchUp | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Floor Plan Software](/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) > [SketchUp](/software/371821/sketchup) # SketchUp Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/371821/sketchup Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/371821/sketchup?page=2) > SketchUp is a 3D modeling software that is designed for businesses in several industry segments, including architecture, construction, urban planning, woodworking and interior designing. It enables designers to create, store and automatically convert 3D models into 2D designs. The software offers a user-friendly interface and was specifically designed to work for both beginners and professionals, offering both 2D and 3D designing tools. SketchUp allows staff members to provide potential clients with virtual reality (VR) based walkthrough videos via external tools, such as Oculus, Microsoft HoloLens and HTC Vive. With the built-in drawing tools, employees can create draw, extrude, move, combine, isolate and subtract complex 3D geometrical shapes. Additionally, it enables staff members to create 2D drawings, add annotations, define dimensions and include comments to provide interior designers, contractors and builders design contexts and requirements. SketchUp comes with an application programming interface (API), which allows businesses to integrate the platform with several third-party solutions. It is available on annual subscriptions and support is extended via documentation, community forum, FAQs and other measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 1046 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1046 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Trimble - **Location**: Princeton, US - **Founded**: 1978 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$19.99 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Numeric pricing values are available for Go, Pro, Studio, and Education Plans (Students and Educators). - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 2D/3D Designing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Digital Asset Management - 3D Imaging - 3D Light Rendering - 3D Modeling - 3D Objects - 3D Texture Rendering - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Animation - Annotations - Architectural Symbol Library - BIM Modeling - Building Information Model - Collaboration Tools - Commercial - Communication Management ## Integrations (6 total) - AutoCAD - Enscape - Lumion - Revit - Trimble Connect - V-Ray ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Floor Plan Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Floor Plan Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4612/3d-rendering/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4138/collaboration/software) - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/19/project-management-software/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I just love it. > > **Cons**: Although it has is tools for layer management, they are not as easy to use as in AutoCAD, Photoshop or almost any other graphic software. They could really improve on this to make it the best tool ever. > > SketchUp is so easy to use that once you’ve tried it, it will be hard to move onto other programs. It’s intuitive, it has a very open library where you can find almost any plugin to do almost anything you need. ----- ### "SketchUp has its place in the design process" — 4.0/5 > **Kevin** | *19 February 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy the quickness of being able to develop a building concept for the exterior with regards to the shape and material > > **Cons**: Doing a full building design can be done but it is a laborious process. > > SketchUp has great benefits in the Arch Design word, figuring those out and utilizing them with other programs is key. ----- ### "Great tool for basic, but still needs work" — 3.0/5 > **Mario** | *23 July 2019* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about this software is the visual features of it. > > **Cons**: What I like least of the software is the fact of file types taking too long to load into current models. ----- ### "Product is good but can’t cancel subscription" — 2.0/5 > **Julian** | *22 May 2025* | Business Supplies & Equipment | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software is good and with some patience and initiative you can teach yourself to use it. Export to pdf to share with contractor is a nice feature for small projects > > **Cons**: Trimble failed to honor the cancellation when I’d completed the project and finished using the product. If you plan to only use this product for a limited period of time then DO NOT SUBSCRIBE as you will be stuck with paying the fee for a while. > > Product is good but given the challenge of cancelling subscription not worth it. For limited time projects consider other options. ----- ### "Powerful Concept Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Jack** | *16 January 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The fact there is a free version, which although limited compared with the paid version, it is a very powerful tool for early concept design for architecture or building development that can turn ideas into real. > > **Cons**: At core SketchUp is a very simple CAD software - it is difficult to get real precision from SketchUp, and at times the tools feel more clunky to use than dedicated CAD software. > > I have used SketchUp in many projects for past companies - primarily early concept design, such as taking ideas and business proposals and giving it a hint of real life to be able to show stakeholders what the finished project could look like. ----- Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/371821/sketchup?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/371821/sketchup) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data