SketchUp

3D modeling software widely used in architecture, interior design, and construction.

Pricing: subscription
License: proprietary
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): 3d modeling, architecture, construction, interior design, bimVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, desktop, mobileVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): SketchUp Pro desktop 3D modeler, SketchUp Studio (Windows only)Verification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): subscriptionVerified
Starting price(29): 10.75Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): intuitive professional-grade 3D modeling from quick sketches to buildable models, native non-destructive modeling for quick iteration (SketchUp 2027), 2D documentation with LayOut, photoreal materials and environments, point-cloud import with Scan Essentials, 600+ extensions via Extension Warehouse and millions of models in 3D WarehouseVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): Customer Support Center (ticket), SketchUp Campus free self-paced courses, community forum, global partner networkVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Architects, builders and designers who want easy-to-learn 3D modeling spanning web, iPad and desktop with LayOut documentation.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMBVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): architecture, construction, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planningVerified
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2027Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

User reviews

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