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SketchUp Free vs FreeCAD: catalog facts
SketchUp Free	FreeCAD
Freemium Free browser-based tier; paid plans add desktop apps and features.	Free Free and open source, funded by donations and sponsorship.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs in the browser with no installation for getting started Approachable for beginners compared to professional CAD tools	Parametric: change a dimension and the model updates through its history Sketch constrained 2D geometry and build 3D objects on top of it
Free tier is web-only; desktop apps require a paid plan Less powerful than professional-grade CAD software for complex projects	Workbenches vary a lot in polish and consistency CAD concepts plus FreeCAD’s own conventions make for a long learning curve
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: LGPL-2.1
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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