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SketchUp vs SketchUp Free: catalog facts
SketchUp	SketchUp Free
Best for: Architects, builders and designers modelling buildings and spaces	Best for: Browser-based 3D modeler that offers an easy start into 3D design
Paid Paid subscription with a free trial.	Free + paid options Free browser-based tier; paid plans add desktop apps and features.
macOS	Web
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	Runs in the browser with no installation for getting started Approachable for beginners compared to professional CAD tools
Requires a paid subscription Closed source	Free tier is web-only; desktop apps require a paid plan Less powerful than professional-grade CAD software for complex projects
Downloadable app	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 SketchUp sketchup.trimble.com/en Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for SketchUp Free sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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