SketchUp Alternatives for Linux

SketchUp is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SketchUp are Sweet Home 3D, FreeCAD, Wings 3D and MakeHuman.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

     1750 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    140 Blender alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Top Positive Comment
    naught101
    47

    Good generic 3D modeller, but not as suited for quick space modelling.

    Top Negative Comment
    KariLHegg
    2

    Sketchup has useful features for designing houses, furniture and similar objects quickly. It has an intuitive, simplified CAD UX and you can easily add measurements of important parts. Blender is very complex and intended for 3D CGI, not quickly designing objects. I'm sure Blender has plugins for putting measurements in and so on but it has a huge learning curve.

    ph soft
    Negative
    0

    Although it seems like it has progressed a lot and there are plugins to reduce the gap with sketchup, it is not an alternative unless you already use Blender all the time. Sketchup is like paint for 3D: perhaps not the most powerful, but it does not get in your way. Blender complexity does not solve Sketchup limitations (accuracy, constraints, etc). Freecad would be better for that.

    3 of 24 comments
    Blender icon
    Blender icon

    • Some users think Blender is a great SketchUp alternative, some don't.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedSketchUp is not according to our users
  2. Sweet Home 3D icon

    Sweet Home 3D

     320 likes

    Open-source, Java-based software that allows users to create detailed floor plans, arrange furniture, and explore the final layout in 3D, assisting in interior design projects with ease and flexibility.

    68 Sweet Home 3D alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Java
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    Comments about Sweet Home 3D as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    22

    If you are looking for something related to home design, SweetHome3D is an excellent solution. But it is not a general purpose cad suite.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    38

    Sketchup is far more generic and can be used for creating 3D printing models. Sweet Home 3D is a targeted application designed for laying out house designs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Its not general purpose, its to specific to be an alternative to virtually any other CAD program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 11 comments
    Sweet Home 3D icon
    Sweet Home 3D icon

    • Some users think Sweet Home 3D is a great SketchUp alternative, some don't.

    • Sweet Home 3D is Freemium and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Sweet Home 3D is CustomizableSketchUp is not according to our users
  4. FreeCAD icon

    FreeCAD

     472 likes

    A powerful open-source parametric 3D modeler ideal for mechanical engineering, supporting Python scripting, running on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with modular architecture allowing extensive adaptability and use with scientific computing libraries.

    113 FreeCAD alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about FreeCAD as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    6

    Love this software for 3d printing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    ph soft
    5

    Sketchup is for quick drawing, to think in 3D. Not for blueprints or super accurate things. Freecad can resolve constraints but is anything but intuitive of fast. They can't be compared.

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    FreeCAD is a rich program for mechanical components or structures. There is more of a learning curve than Sketchup but can create professional drawings, analysis, simulation, assemblies, and more.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 9 comments
    FreeCAD icon
    FreeCAD icon

    • Most users think FreeCAD is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • FreeCAD is Free and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Wings 3D icon

    Wings 3D

     119 likes

    Wings 3D is a subdivision modeler inspired by Nendo and Mirai from Izware.

    It is possible to assign materials, vertex color, UV coordinates and textures, but there will be improvements in those features before Wings goes 1.0.

    There is no support in Wings for doing animations.

    50 Wings 3D alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. MakeHuman icon

    MakeHuman

     137 likes

    Free interactive open source software for swift creation of customizable 3D human models, featuring precise morph controls, realistic pose simulation, real-time editing, multi-platform export, and support for body, facial, and garment customization in many animation pipelines.

    47 MakeHuman alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about MakeHuman as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Completely different scope. SketchUp is a general modeller with a hard surface / architecture focus while MakeHuman is strictly for creating realistic human models.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Makehuman makes 3D human models only whereas sketchup is intended for 3D objects like furniture or buildings.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    MakeHuman icon
    MakeHuman icon

    • This alternative is disputed. MakeHuman is a legitimate SketchUp alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • MakeHuman is Free and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
  7. BRL-CAD icon

    BRL-CAD

     57 likes

    BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform open source solid modeling system that includes interactive geometry editing, high-performance ray-tracing for rendering and geometric analysis, image and signal-processing tools, a system performance analysis benchmark suite, libraries for...

    74 BRL-CAD alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    PA-63 Extractor
     
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    Comments about BRL-CAD as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    The manner in which you draw a shape, enter dimensions, and push/pull a flat plane shape are the most similar to the SketchUp workflow of any 3D/CAD program I have used.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BRL-CAD icon
    BRL-CAD icon

    • Most users think BRL-CAD is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • BRL-CAD is Free and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Dune 3D icon

    Dune 3D

     16 likes

    Dune 3D operates as a parametric 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. It provides users with the capability to sketch and constrain both in 2D and 3D dimensions. Furthermore, it allows for the addition of chamfers and fillets to designs.

    58 Dune 3D alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  10. BricsCAD icon

    BricsCAD

     49 likes

    BricsCAD the first all-in-one CAD design solution in .dwg that answers all your needs; 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, and BIM. BricsCAD is a cost-effective, innovative, and familiar CAD solution.

    80 BricsCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    BricsCAD Dark and light mode
     
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    Comments about BricsCAD as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    BricsCAD is not free, their package .deb is corrupt and they can't bring you some help.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    BricsCAD icon
    BricsCAD icon

    • Most users think BricsCAD is a great SketchUp alternative.

    • BricsCAD is Paid and ProprietarySketchUp is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. Plasticity icon

    Plasticity

     7 likes

    Plasticity is a 3d modelling software for concept artists. Modelling in Plasticity is quick and efficient due to the unique gizmos, shortcuts, and thoughtful workflow.

    21 Plasticity alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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  12. CAD Sketcher icon

    CAD Sketcher

     8 likes

    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    54 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    CAD Sketcher screenshot 1
     
  13. 3D-Coat icon

    3D-Coat

     45 likes

    3D-Coat is the one application that has all the tools you need to take your 3D idea from a block of digital clay all the way to a production ready, fully textured organic or hard surface model.

    67 3D-Coat alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    3D-Coat screenshot 1
     
  14. GstarCAD icon

    GstarCAD

     13 likes

    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    84 GstarCAD alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Concise User Interface
     
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