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SketchUp
by Trimble · Boulder, United States · Since 2000
Easy 3D modelling.
CAD, 3D & engineering softwareFree plan
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is SketchUp?
SketchUp is cad, 3d & engineering software from Trimble, based in Boulder, United States and has been building software since 2000. Easy 3D modelling.
CAD and 3D software covers mechanical and architectural design, BIM, structural analysis, CAM and rendering. Licensing is expensive, so subscription versus perpetual and Indian reseller support matter.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +26 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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SketchUp features
Category-standard capabilities plus what SketchUp adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- 2D drafting and 3D modelling
- BIM and structural analysis
- Simulation and FEA
- CAM and CNC programming
- Rendering and visualisation
- Collaboration and versioning
- Interoperability (DWG, STEP, IFC)
- Education licences
- Free plan to start without a card
SketchUp pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How SketchUp charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on sketchup.com.
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Specifications
- Category
- CAD, 3D & engineering software
- Vendor
- Trimble
- Headquarters
- Boulder, United States
- Founded
- 2000
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Compare all SketchUp alternatives with pricing →SketchUp — frequently asked questions
What is SketchUp?+
SketchUp is cad, 3d & engineering software by Trimble. Easy 3D modelling.
How much does SketchUp cost?+
SketchUp has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does SketchUp offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — SketchUp offers a free plan you can start with.
Is SketchUp made in India?+
No. SketchUp is developed by Trimble in Boulder, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is SketchUp best suited for?+
SketchUp suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cad, 3d & engineering software.
What are the best alternatives to SketchUp?+
Popular alternatives in cad, 3d & engineering software include FreeCAD, Autodesk Fusion, LibreCAD. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is SketchUp deployed?+
SketchUp is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Trimble
Trimble · Boulder, United States · Founded 1966 · 6 products in our catalogue
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