--- description: Review of SketchUp Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SketchUp | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Floor Plan Apps](/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) > [SketchUp](/software/371821/sketchup) # SketchUp Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/371821/sketchup Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/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 1047 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1047 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, Polish, 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 Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Floor Plan Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4778/floor-plan-software/software) - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4612/3d-rendering/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4138/collaboration/software) - [Construction Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/19/project-management-software/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Great 3D Modeling Software" — 4.0/5 > **Kent** | *23 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: SketchUp is a very easy to learn and use 3D Modeling software, great for beginners, but also just as useful for professionals. The Sketchup community/warehouse provides models that you can download and use to complement your project and the The addition of V-Ray makes it a very powerful and easy to use Render tool. > > **Cons**: Complex or larger files can slow or crash Sketchup, especially if you are using a standard Laptop or computer to run it, if you are using it professionally or often you really need a powerful device to run it > > I've used Sketchup off and on for the last 15 Years, its my go to for larger visualization type projects, and more recently rendering. ----- ### "A brilliant tool for bringing event ideas to life" — 5.0/5 > **Ryan** | *17 March 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: SketchUp is a really effective tool for helping us visualise event spaces and bring ideas to life for clients. As an audio visual company, it allows us to map out layouts, staging, screens, lighting and room setups in a clear and professional way. It is easy to use, quick to build with, and helps both our team and our clients better understand the final look and feel of an event before it happens. > > **Cons**: At times, some of the more detailed elements can take a bit of time to perfect, especially when working on more complex designs. There can also be a slight learning curve when getting used to certain tools and features. That said, once you are familiar with the platform, it becomes a very valuable part of the workflow. > > Overall, our experience with SketchUp has been very positive. It has become a really useful tool within our business for creating visual plans and presenting ideas in a much more engaging way. In the events and audio visual world, being able to show clients a visual representation of their event setup makes a huge difference, and SketchUp helps us do exactly that. It has helped us communicate ideas more clearly, improve planning, and bring events to life before build day. ----- Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/371821/sketchup?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/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