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Sweet Home 3DSketchUp Free

Best for: Planning a room layout before you move the furniture

Best for: Browser-based 3D modeler that offers an easy start into 3D design

Free

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

 Free + paid options

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

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Web
  • 2D plan and 3D view update together as you draw
  • Over 10,000 models and 400 textures included in the full download
All 5 strengths
  • 2D plan and 3D view update together as you draw
  • Over 10,000 models and 400 textures included in the full download
  • Produces photo-quality renderings and video walkthroughs
  • An online version runs in any WebGL browser, with nothing to install
  • Translated into around twenty languages
  • Runs in the browser with no installation for getting started
  • Approachable for beginners compared to professional CAD tools
  • Aimed at interior layout, not engineering drawings or parametric parts
  • Java-based, so it does not feel like a native application on any platform
All 3 limitations
  • Aimed at interior layout, not engineering drawings or parametric parts
  • Java-based, so it does not feel like a native application on any platform
  • The 3D rendering is good enough to plan with rather than to publish
  • 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 Web application
Open source Not open source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
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Catalog checked September 20, 2026
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Catalog checked September 22, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.