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SketchUp Alternatives

4.4(52 Ratings)
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software

Considering alternatives to SketchUp? See what this market SketchUp users also considered in their purchasing decision. When evaluating different solutions, potential buyers compare competencies in categories such as evaluation and contracting, integration and deployment, service and support, and specific product capabilities.

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1. AutoCAD

By Autodesk

4.3
(141 Ratings)
The software is relatively intuitive, allowing for a smooth learning curve regarding its basic functionality. More advanced features are less apparent. Leveraging them requires prior knowledge of their existence. Read all insights and reviews for AutoCAD

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2. CATIA

By Dassault Systèmes

4.5
(50 Ratings)
Interface is not user friendly, but has many powerful capabilitiesRead all insights and reviews for CATIA
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3. PTC Creo

By PTC

4.3
(48 Ratings)
PTC Creo is an excellent CAD software. I have used Creo extensively for creating harness drawings, BDR drawings and assemblies. It is very user friendly and takes off the load from the user. Files are easy to load and are less prone to get corrupt.Read all insights and reviews for PTC Creo

Where SketchUp Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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4. Solid Edge

By Siemens

4.8
(28 Ratings)
Future related Software vendor, providung always new functions.Read all insights and reviews for Solid Edge
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5. AutoCAD LT

By Autodesk

4.4
(19 Ratings)
I work in the real estate department of a corporate company. Even if I work with DWG files, i don't need to work on the drawing to make changes. AutoCad provided mw to the best tools and features to make detailed design reviews. The program interface is understandable, it runs smooth and fast and I rarely experience technical issues thta I need to roubleshoot.Read all insights and reviews for AutoCAD LT

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  • Better evaluation and contracting
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6. TurboCAD

By TurboCAD

4.2
(18 Ratings)
in turbocad we can do both 2D asnd 3 D modeling which helps for different types of design works.Read all insights and reviews for TurboCAD

Where SketchUp Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
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7. Designcenter NX

By Siemens

4.4
(17 Ratings)
Siemens NX provides a lot of functionality, but there is a learning curve to establish best modeling/detailing practicesRead all insights and reviews for Designcenter NX

Where SketchUp Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Easier to integrate and deploy
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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8. Fusion 360

By Autodesk

4
(15 Ratings)
in-depth tool quite easy to grasp as a new user, many functionnalities available, rendering, textures, it's very complete.Read all insights and reviews for Fusion 360

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  • Better at service and support
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Top Alternatives to SketchUp

  • AutoCAD
  • CATIA
  • PTC Creo
  • Solid Edge
  • AutoCAD LT
  • TurboCAD
  • Designcenter NX
  • Fusion 360

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