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Autodesk Revit vs SketchUp: catalog facts
Autodesk Revit	SketchUp
Best for: Architects and engineers producing coordinated BIM building models	Best for: Architects, builders and designers modelling buildings and spaces
Paid Commercial software sold by Autodesk.	Paid Paid subscription with a free trial.
Windows	macOS
Drawings update automatically from the 3D building model Covers architectural, structural and MEP design All 4 strengths for Autodesk Revit Drawings update automatically from the 3D building model Covers architectural, structural and MEP design Built for coordinating BIM projects between disciplines Actively developed, with a 2027 release	Approachable modelling for architecture and interiors Covers concept sketches through construction models All 3 strengths for SketchUp Approachable modelling for architecture and interiors Covers concept sketches through construction models Geo-location for site and landscape work
Paid commercial software Aimed at building design professionals rather than general 3D work All 3 limitations for Autodesk Revit Paid commercial software Aimed at building design professionals rather than general 3D work Closed source	Requires a paid subscription Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk Revit autodesk.com/products/revit/overview Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for SketchUp sketchup.trimble.com/en Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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