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. freeCAD is a basic 3D CAD with advanced Motion Simulation capabilities. It is suitable for anyone interested in learning 3D CAD and Motion Simulation for free before using more sophisticated packages. Its motion simulation capabilities are comparable to the best and can provide...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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  2. 3D Architect is an architecture software accessible to all that allows you to draw plans, design and decorate the house, apartment or garden of your dreams and visualize the result in 3D with an ultra-realistic rendering.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  3. Home Designer icon
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    Visualize home, interior, and landscape designs in 3D, using drag-and-drop planning, real-time rendering, and pro-level building tools for DIY projects, with customizable floor plans, material selection, deck design, and detailed construction documentation options.

    50 Home Designer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Sverchok icon
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    Sverchok is a parametric tool for architects and designers. You can use it to program objects' shapes without knowing any programming languages.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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  5. LightWave icon
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    LightWave 3D combines a state-of-the-art renderer with powerful, intuitive modeling, and animation tools. Tools that may cost extra in other professional 3D applications are part of the product package, including 999 free cross-platform render nodes, support for Windows and Mac...

    48 LightWave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. BricsCAD Shape lets you create without limits. Sculpt your ideas in solids from the start. It’s the power of free-form modeling with full CAD accuracy.

    142 BricsCAD Shape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. MakerSCAD icon
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    MakerSCAD is a web-based parametric 3D design software with a block-based programming language to create objects for 3D printing, animations, games and websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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  8. Powerful home and landscape design features enable you to plan with amplified detail, perfecting every component as you progress. Renovate, remodel, redecorate, update or build a new home up to 20 floors.

    41 Punch! Home & Landscape Design alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
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  9. Womp icon
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    Womp is a free and beginner friendly browser based 3D design software, allowing anyone to easily create professional and 3D printing ready creations live from virtually any device and without any technical knowledge.

    14 Womp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • US flagUnited States
    Womp - Discover Page with 3D assets
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  10. IronCAD icon
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    IronCAD is the productivity leader when it comes to moving creative ideas into full 3D reality by utilising a breakthrough Creative Design approach that delivers a level of design freedom unmatched in the industry today where users are able to edit their design at any stage.

    48 IronCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Volumiq icon
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    Interior design app online. Allows you to design a kitchen, wadrobe, decorate...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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