Compare ArcGIS CityEngine and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
ArcGIS CityEngine
Star Rating
(22)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS CityEngineSketchUp
Star Rating
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that SketchUp excels in 3D modeling with a score of 9.4, making it a favorite for those who prioritize intuitive design and ease of use. Reviewers mention that the "Push/Pull" feature is particularly praised for its simplicity and effectiveness in creating complex shapes quickly.
- Reviewers mention that ArcGIS CityEngine shines in urban planning and analysis, with strong capabilities in "Clash Detection" (8.3) and "Fabrication" (8.2). Users appreciate its ability to handle large datasets and create detailed urban models, which is essential for city planners.
- G2 users highlight that SketchUp's "File Import/Export" feature (8.3) is robust, allowing for seamless integration with other design tools. Users say this flexibility is crucial for collaborative projects where multiple software platforms are used.
- Users on G2 report that ArcGIS CityEngine's "Documentation" feature (7.5) is less user-friendly compared to SketchUp's (8.9), which can make onboarding new users more challenging. Reviewers mention that clearer documentation would enhance the user experience significantly.
- Reviewers say that while both products offer collaboration features, SketchUp's "Multi User" functionality (6.8) is seen as less effective than ArcGIS CityEngine's capabilities, which allow for better teamwork in urban design projects, despite its lower overall score in collaboration.
- Users report that SketchUp's rendering capabilities (7.8) are generally satisfactory for most users, but ArcGIS CityEngine's focus on "3D Rendering Integration" (7.9) provides a more comprehensive solution for those needing high-quality visualizations in urban environments.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS CityEngine
No pricing availableSketchUp
Go Subscription
$119.00
1 Seats Per Year
Design & collaborate anywhere.
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access
Free Trial
ArcGIS CityEngine
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
16
8.5
1,118
Ease of Use
8.8
16
8.9
1,135
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
250
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
103
Quality of Support
8.4
16
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
17
8.2
1,105
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
7.5
3,266
Design
Not enough data
8.9
297
Not enough data
7.8
295
Not enough data
8.7
296
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
271
Not enough data
7.6
220
Collaboration
Not enough data
6.8
222
Not enough data
8.3
293
Not enough data
7.1
269
Not enough data
7.5
259
Construction
Not enough data
7.5
239
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.6
216
Not enough data
6.7
200
Not enough data
6.5
189
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
6.8
261
Not enough data
6.8
262
Not enough data
8.2
265
Not enough data
6.4
258
Not enough data
6.9
258
Move
Not enough data
6.5
258
Not enough data
7.4
259
Not enough data
8.4
262
Store & Manage
Not enough data
6.6
245
Not enough data
7.5
253
Not enough data
7.6
252
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Plan
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Design
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.7
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Construction
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.7
303
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
7.7
291
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
294
Not enough data
9.1
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.3
288
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
263
Not enough data
7.5
262
Not enough data
7.3
241
Plan
Not enough data
7.3
145
Not enough data
7.3
142
Not enough data
6.5
139
Not enough data
6.9
134
Design
Not enough data
9.0
159
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
7.5
148
Not enough data
8.0
157
Analysis
Not enough data
7.2
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
134
Library
Not enough data
8.1
454
Not enough data
7.4
460
Rendering
Not enough data
7.3
450
Not enough data
7.6
446
Not enough data
6.9
442
Not enough data
7.4
432
Not enough data
7.3
408
Not enough data
6.5
392
Integrations
Not enough data
6.4
366
Not enough data
7.9
419
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS CityEngine and SketchUp are categorized as Urban Planning and Design and 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
ArcGIS CityEngine is categorized as Civil Engineering Design
SketchUp is categorized as Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS CityEngine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Higher Education
15.0%
Government Administration
15.0%
Architecture & Planning
15.0%
Construction
10.0%
Other
30.0%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.0%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArcGIS CityEngine
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
CityEngine allows urban developers the opportunity to define 3D modeling. Why create a building when you can envision an ecosystem that lives, breathes, and shows your ideas of the future for an area.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Fred A.
Verified User in Government Administration
City Engine is a steep learning curve, also I can’t connect to ArcGIS online with my Organization acc
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paul L.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
What I like best about SketchUp is that it's very easy to learn. Right away you can start creating 3 dimensional models that look stunning.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Benjamin R.
Verified User
Although there are practicing architectural firms (not just students) that use this program, I would not recommend anyone to pay for the pro version. It is just cannot compete with other programs like Rhino, AutoCAD, or Revit. I personally find it quite...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
CityEngine allows urban developers the opportunity to define 3D modeling. Why create a building when you can envision an ecosystem that lives, breathes, and shows your ideas of the future for an area.
Paul L.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
What I like best about SketchUp is that it's very easy to learn. Right away you can start creating 3 dimensional models that look stunning.
Fred A.
Verified User in Government Administration
City Engine is a steep learning curve, also I can’t connect to ArcGIS online with my Organization acc
Benjamin R.
Verified User
Although there are practicing architectural firms (not just students) that use this program, I would not recommend anyone to pay for the pro version. It is just cannot compete with other programs like Rhino, AutoCAD, or Revit. I personally find it quite...
Discussions
What is CityEngine?
1 comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
CityEngine is a desktop application that provides unique interactive design and procedural modeling capabilities for the efficient creation of 3D cities and...Read more
Who uses CityEngine?
1 comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
CityEngine is used by professionals in the following industries:
Urban planning, design, and development (architectural visualization and local...Read more
Can CityEngine export 3D GIS data to Unity or other VR/AR visualization engines?
1 comment
Official Response from ArcGIS CityEngine
Yes. CityEngine is well suited to export your 3D GIS data or city models to Unity, the tool of choice for developing Virtual Reality applications (for...Read more
Using SketchUp MAKE in your business?
2 comments
DB
I have Make on my work computer, but I use it to view content from 3D Warehouse. I use the models in a program called CET Designer. I am not ready yet to...Read more
What is the best way to use sketchup in other software programs?
2 comments
SJ
Hey,
So my work requires me to export Sketch Up files in other software domains. I generally consult the BIMDeX company for exporting the files from Sketch...Read more
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