SketchUp Alternatives

SketchUp is described as 'Versatile 3D modeling software for architecture, engineering, film, and gaming. Offers tools for both professionals and hobbyists available in free and paid versions' and is a leading 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best SketchUp alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SketchUp are FreeCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Sweet Home 3D and Shapr3D.

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SketchUp alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for CAD Software or Interior Design Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Android, Free, Linux, Mac, iPad + Free and Online. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to SketchUp.
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  1. Your railing system translated into a customized design solution - Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, instantly populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Design cabinets parametrically in real-time 3D and export cut lists, CNC-ready DXF and PDF dossiers. Free to design — pay per export.

    9 KWAL Cabinet Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Cabinet Pro is a manufacturing software for the cabinet and door industries that provides cutlists, material reports, labels, floor plans, dimensioned wall elevations, 3D Renderings, and more for the cabinet and door manufacturer.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. NASSCAD icon
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    Exact analytical solids in your browser. Import, edit and export native STEP B-Rep — multi-body assemblies, OpenCASCADE WASM.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Decato icon
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    Most interior tools stop at a picture. You arrange a room, it looks right, and then you are on your own to find out what that sofa is, whether it is in stock, what it costs and whether it fits through the door.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  6. ShopSpec icon
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    Parametric woodworking planner that turns cabinet and furniture dimensions into 3D previews, cut lists, optimized sheet layouts, and step-by-step build plans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. MakeByMe icon
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    Easily design DIY furniture projects in 3D using standard materials, drag-and-drop tools, and real joinery methods. Generate interactive cut lists, assembly steps, and visual diagrams, access designs on any device, and share projects with the community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  8. SimpleDraw is a tool for creating precise, accurate scale drawings and floor plans, for example to help with DIY projects or home renovations (or anything else for which a scale drawing would be useful!)

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. PROLED3D icon
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    Web app for transforming SVG vector designs into STL and DXF files, enabling efficient fabrication of 3D printed LED channel letters with acrylic fronts, PVC bases, nesting features, project export, and a visual 3D preview for streamlined sign production.

    7 PROLED3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. A free, open-source 2.5D & 3D CAD/CAM application for CNC toolpath generation, available for desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux) and web browsers.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  11. HelloTriangle is a cloud-based 3D modeling platform that uses an intuitive Python scripting interface to make powerful 3D modeling more accessible.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. LuaCAD icon
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    Parametric CAD modeling with Lua.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Lua
    • Homebrew
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Rust
    • Windows
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