SketchUp
Subscription 3D modelling tool for design, with web, iPad and desktop plans.
Our verdict
What it does well
- Pro plan lists a desktop 3D modeler, LayOut for 2D documentation and 1,000+ extensions
- Go plan covers iPad and web with unlimited cloud storage
- Free SketchUp for Schools for K-12 users with a Google or Microsoft education account
Where it falls short
- No free plan on the pricing page apart from SketchUp for Schools
- Studio (advanced visualization and BIM) is Windows only
- Prices are per user, billed annually, and exclude tax and VAT
Trimble describes SketchUp as an ecosystem of tools for creating, communicating and collaborating in 3D. The Go plan is for essential 3D design on iPad and web. Pro adds the desktop 3D modeler, LayOut, PreDesign and 1,000+ extensions. Studio targets advanced visualization and BIM workflows on Windows.
Pricing is per user. The pricing page lists Go at $10.75 per month, Pro at $33.25 per month and Studio at $71.58 per month, all billed annually, plus Pro plans such as Pro Scan and Pro Civil Contractor. Core plans also offer a monthly option whose price was not shown. Prices exclude tax and VAT.
Education plans are listed for students and educators at $55 per user, with university volume pricing. SketchUp for Schools is free for K-12 users with a Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education account. A 'Start a Trial' option is offered without stated length.
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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money