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, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best SketchUp alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like SketchUp are Sweet Home 3D, FreeCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD 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 Android, Open Source, Free, Linux, iPad + Free, Mac and Windows + Free. 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. Assetforge icon
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    Asset Forge allows anyone to create 3D models and 2D sprites using building blocks. Finished assets are compatible with most available game engines.

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    • Mac
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  2. VariCAD icon
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    VariCAD is compact, fast, easy to use, and provides everything necessary for mechanical design. VariCAD is sold "fully loaded", including all features and functions, for one affordable price. The system contains:

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    DDS-CAD: The Open BIM solution for MEP engineers. DDS delivers solutions for electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and photovoltaic systems. All DDS-CAD products support the Open BIM design process.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  4. MegaCAD 3D is the ideal synthesis of an innovative solid and surface modeling system and a full-feature 2D drafting program. If you are developing your model in 3D or if you are drawing a 2D design, each step will automatically be transferred from one dimension into the other...

    66 MegaCAD 2D/3D alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  5. nanoCAD icon
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    nanoCAD is a pro-grade 2D CAD system with native DWG support and full customizability. It is totally free, for business, professional, or personal purposes. It is fast, lightweight, capable, and , unlike most free CAD programs, completely uncrippled. nanoCAD includes:

    90 nanoCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
     
  6. Archilogic icon
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    With Archilogic, you can turn your floor plans into 3D virtual tours. Experience homes and offices in interactive 3D with this cutting edge technology for real estate marketing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  7. Formerly Vellum Solids, Xenon™ is an associative 3D modeling software for product design and development that's easy to use. It offers history-based wireframe, solid and surface modeling with precision drawings, renderings and animation.

    70 Xenon™ 3D Modeling CAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. SelfCAD  icon
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    SelfCAD is a simple but powerful 3D modeling software being used by beginners, professionals as well as both small and large businesses to create their 3D designs. With the program, users can be able to model, sculpt, render, and even slice designs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  9. AllyCAD icon
     1 like

    Industrial strength, user-friendly 2D/3D CAD package. Specialised Toolkits to enhance your productivity. Control Centre allows easy access to symbols, hatching, text, dimension and line styles. Enhanced bitmap capability can load 300 large images. Full compatibility with the late.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  10. The Electric Image Animation System (EIAS) is an eminent 3D animation and rendering package. Available for the Mac and PC, with it, you can texture, animate and render your 3D scenes. Extraordinarily, EIAS includes the ability to network render to an unlimited number of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. progeCAD icon
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    progeCAD Professional is the most reliable Autodesk AutoCAD alternative, the low-cost 2D/3D DWG-native CAD, offering the AutoCAD look-and-feel, DWG 2014 and Windows 8 compatibility. It is a fully-functional, easy-to-use and low-cost CAD solution.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. Software provides a seamless marriage of 2D and 3D to help you take your sketched ideas to 3D realism.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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