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SketchUp FreeSweet Home 3D
Freemium

Free browser-based tier; paid plans add desktop apps and features.

 Free

The desktop application is free and open source under the GPL.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • Runs in the browser with no installation for getting started
  • Approachable for beginners compared to professional CAD tools
  • 2D plan and 3D view update together as you draw
  • Over 10,000 models and 400 textures included in the full download
  • Free tier is web-only; desktop apps require a paid plan
  • Less powerful than professional-grade CAD software for complex projects
  • Aimed at interior layout, not engineering drawings or parametric parts
  • Java-based, so it does not feel like a native application on any platform
Web application Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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