SketchUp 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

SketchUp

4.5

(1043)

Pricing

Starting at $19.99 per month

About SketchUp

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,...

SketchUp Screenshots

SketchUp Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $19.99 per month

Free Trial

Free Version

$19.99

per user, per month

Plan includes:

SketchUp For iPad
SketchUp For Web
Access To 3D Warehouse
Photoreal Materials And Environments
Content Library And Manager
Unlimited Cloud Storage
Mobile Viewer For Web And iOS

Pro

$99.99

per user, per month

Plan includes:

Desktop 3D Modeler
2D Design Documentation With LayOut
Quick Climate Insights With PreDesign
1000+ Extensions For Tailored Workflows
Enhanced IFC And DWG Compatibility

Studio

Pricing available upon request

Plan includes:

Scan Essentials
V-Ray
Revit Importer

Education Plans

$55.00

per user, per year

Plan includes:

Designed For Educational Use
Access To Core SketchUp Features

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SketchUp Features

Popular features found in Construction Management
Budget Tracking
Contract/License Management
Contractor Management
Equipment Tracking
Estimating
Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Reporting & Statistics
Subcontractor Management
Task Management
Timesheet Management
More features of SketchUp
2D/3D Designing
2D Drawing
3D Design & Modeling
3D Digital Asset Management
3D Imaging
3D Light Rendering
3D Modeling
3D Objects
3D Texture Rendering
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Animation
Annotations
API
Architectural Symbol Library
BIM Modeling
Building Information Model
Collaboration Tools
Commercial
Communication Management
Component Library
Content Library
Data Import/Export
Design Management
Diagramming
Document Generation
Document Management
Document Storage
Drafting
File Management
File Sharing
Floor Plans & Maps
For 3D Printing
For AEC Industry
For Architects
For Manufacturers
For Real Estate
Image Editing
Landscape Design
Multiple File Format Support
Multiple Format Support
Multiple Projects
Panoramas
Projections
Project Management
Real Time Comparisons
Real-time Product Visualizations
Real-Time Updates
Rendering
Reporting/Analytics
Room Visualization
Rule-based Configuration
Scheduling
Search/Filter
Sketching and Annotation Tools
Template Management
Third-Party Integrations
Version Control

SketchUp Integrations

AutoCAD

Integration rated 4.5 from 26 reviews

Lumion

Integration rated 4.8 from 20 reviews

V-Ray

Integration rated 4.8 from 14 reviews

Revit

Integration rated 4.5 from 13 reviews

Trimble Connect

Integration rated 4.4 from 13 reviews

Enscape

Integration rated 4.5 from 11 reviews

SketchUp User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5

Ratings Breakdown

59%

33%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.3

Customer support

4.1

Functionality

4.3

Sebastián B.

Verified reviewer

Architecture & Planning

2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2026

Best modelling software, for amateurs and pros!

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

There is no other software as intuitive as SketchUp. Modeling in its interface feels just right, and it’s really ease to generate simple or very complex models and to produce great information with it. 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.

Reasons for switching to SketchUp

3ds Max is just so hard to use and although it is an Autodesk integrated software, its hardly friendly user experience stops you from really freeing your imagination.

Kevin S.

Verified reviewer

Architecture & Planning

51-200 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed February 2025

SketchUp has its place in the design process

SketchUp has great benefits in the Arch Design word, figuring those out and utilizing them with other programs is key.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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.

Reasons for choosing SketchUp

I choose SketchUp along with some of these products. I use SketchUp hand and hand with some of these products as one enhances the other.

Mario T.

Verified reviewer

Construction

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2019

Great tool for basic, but still needs work

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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.

Jack P.

Verified reviewer

Food Production

501-1000 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2026

Powerful Concept Tool

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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.

Reasons for switching to SketchUp

3DS Max was good for world design and rendering, but took too long where the detail was just not required. Many concept designs needed to be done quick and high specific detail was not required.

Verified

Reviewer

Information Technology and Services

11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2025

Imagination to virtual reality

overall good experience and user friendly

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Easy to use and user-friendly for beginner

Cons:

costly for small-scale firms and individuals.

Reasons for switching to SketchUp

wanted to try new software and experience new product

Saara P.

Verified reviewer

Architecture & Planning

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2025

Sketchup for an interior designer.

I am a interior designer. And any interior designer today would know the value and importance of sketchup in their worklife. 3d modelling is one of the most crucial part in interior designing without it its very hard to imagine our design in real life. Thats when sketchup comes as a saviour. Me and my team we use this software in regular basis for client presentation, to get 3d renders and also to get 2d drawings for execution in the site. Learning this software has been our greatest asset and one of the most useful skills.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

1. It is a very efficient tool that me and my team use for 3d modelling in our interior design firm. 2. 3d Models from sketchup can be imported into Autocad to create 2d drawings such as elevation, saving our lot of time. 3. The 3d warehouse has extensive variety of items, that can be downloaded and further customised. 4. Plugins available make it very interesting, fun and increases efficiency while also providing a shortcut method to work. 5. The plugin compatibility with rendering softwares like Vray and Enscape makes it very easy to do live updates and see the test render before producing final.

Cons:

1. It usually lags or slow downs while modelling when the file gets heavy. 2. Sudden crashing of the file while doing complex modelling. 3. It requires internet connection while I opt to do some changes in the model.

Danielli S.

Verified reviewer

Architecture & Planning

Self-Employed

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

Complete software for use in architecture

Initially, the software was a complement to technical drawing in civil construction, but more recent versions have introduced new features that bring customization, technical precision, and improved graphical representation. This allows the program to be used throughout the entire lifecycle of an architectural project, from conception to delivery. Furthermore, it has many users worldwide, making it easy to share information, experience, and files.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Extremely easy to use for routine modeling in architectural office and essential for quick volumetric studies. The 3D Warehouse library is comprehensive and diverse in materials and components.

Cons:

The program easily becomes cumbersome with larger projects and crashes unexpectedly. The developer's rendering extensions still need significant development to avoid the need for additional support in more formal projects.

Lex M.

Verified reviewer

Design

Self-Employed

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed July 2025

Easy and Intuitive

I used SketchUp a lot when I was in school and have used it quite a bit since then as well. It is super user friendly as it is both intuitive to use and has a lot of features. It is a great program and a great way to get into architectural design, especially the free version of the program.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It does what I want it to and has a large library of assets that can be loaded into it. It also exports into other programs verry well. Drawing and modeling are straight forward and easy to do.

Cons:

Honestly I don't have anything negative to say about SketchUp. My biggest grievance is that the free version restricts certain features but that can be easily rectified buy purchasing the paid version which does everything you could want it to.

Colleen M.

Verified reviewer

Construction

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed April 2025

Sketchup is a Designer's Best Tool

Overall Sketchup provides features that meet my design needs.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The ability to create detailed, creative 3D models.

Cons:

Challenging learning curve, technical issues at times that causes crashing of software.

Ashish A.

Verified reviewer

Civil Engineering

2-10 employees

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2025

Easy and Practical for Quick 3D Design

Overall, SketchUp has been a very positive experience for me. It’s a reliable tool that helps me turn ideas into quick 3D visuals, which makes collaboration and presentations easier. It’s not perfect, but for the price and ease of use, it’s definitely worth having.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

What I like most about SketchUp is how simple and user-friendly it is. It’s great for quickly creating 3D models and visualizing ideas without a steep learning curve. The drawing tools are intuitive, and it’s very handy for early design stages.

Cons:

The rendering quality isn’t the best unless you use plugins, and for more detailed or complex projects, it sometimes feels limited compared to other software.

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