Compare AutoCAD and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
AutoCAD
Star Rating
(1,797)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2940/2 years
Browse all 4 pricing plansSketchUp
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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that AutoCAD excels in "Drawing" capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for detailed technical drawings, while SketchUp, with a score of 8.7, is often seen as more user-friendly for initial design concepts.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp shines in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.8, which is higher than AutoCAD's 8.3, indicating that new users may find SketchUp more accessible for quick learning and project initiation.
- G2 users highlight that AutoCAD's "Dynamic Updating" feature, scoring 8.4, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for complex projects, whereas SketchUp's score of 7.6 suggests it may not be as robust in this area.
- Users on G2 report that AutoCAD's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, which is slightly better than SketchUp's 8.1, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when encountering issues with AutoCAD.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's "Push/Pull" feature, scoring 9.1, is a standout for 3D modeling, allowing for intuitive manipulation of shapes, while AutoCAD's similar functionality does not receive as high a rating, reflecting a difference in user experience.
- Users say that AutoCAD's "Clash Detection" feature, with a score of 7.7, is essential for construction projects, helping to identify potential issues before they arise, while SketchUp's lower score of 6.6 indicates it may lack some advanced functionalities in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AutoCAD
2 Year Subscription
$2940
/2 years
Ideal for businesses that want consistent long-term pricing.
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App
SketchUp
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
AutoCAD
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,495
8.5
1,118
Ease of Use
8.3
1,500
8.9
1,135
Ease of Setup
8.1
256
9.0
250
Ease of Admin
7.9
197
8.3
103
Quality of Support
8.2
1,344
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
195
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,472
8.2
1,105
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
8.3
5,042
7.5
3,266
Design
8.4
400
8.9
297
7.3
368
7.8
295
9.2
406
8.7
296
8.8
397
Feature Not Available
8.2
361
7.9
271
8.3
186
7.6
220
Collaboration
7.9
354
6.8
222
8.9
407
8.3
293
8.7
401
7.1
269
8.7
385
7.5
259
Construction
8.4
357
7.5
239
8.2
347
Feature Not Available
7.5
327
6.6
216
8.1
176
6.7
200
7.9
170
6.5
189
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
9.4
461
8.7
303
8.0
438
8.9
304
8.2
440
8.9
304
7.4
394
7.7
291
Edit
8.7
454
8.1
294
8.2
406
9.1
302
8.5
451
8.8
301
8.4
426
8.3
288
Collaboration
8.6
444
7.4
263
8.6
429
7.5
262
8.4
412
7.3
241
Data Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.3
35
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
32
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
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
Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AutoCAD and SketchUp are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
AutoCAD is categorized as GIS and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AutoCAD
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
Architecture & Planning
22.6%
Civil Engineering
10.5%
Construction
9.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.5%
Design
8.5%
Other
40.5%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.0%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
AutoCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...
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...
Margarita V.
Verified User in Education Management
I have been using AutoCAD for more than 15 years and find it an excellent tool for creating construction documentation that could be used by all disciplines in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. The program is very versatile and...
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.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
There is a lot of clunkiness involved in drawing using "smart" objects that have attributes. Putting together schedule tables or other such takeoffs can be quite difficult and require a large amount of training. The BIM features of this software are a huge...
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...
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