Compare Autodesk Fusion and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
Autodesk Fusion
Star Rating
(493)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,465.00 1 Subscription Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,304)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
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in its ease of use, with a score of 8.8, making it a favorite among beginners and small businesses. In contrast, Autodesk Fusion, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.5, which some users feel may require a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's drawing tools are highly intuitive, scoring 8.7, which allows for quick and efficient design processes. Autodesk Fusion, however, shines in its 3D modeling capabilities with a score of 9.2, making it a better choice for users focused on complex modeling tasks.
- G2 users highlight that SketchUp's rendering capabilities, with a score of 7.8, are adequate for basic needs but may not meet the demands of more advanced users. Conversely, Autodesk Fusion's rendering tools score 8.8, providing more advanced options for detailed visualizations.
- Users on G2 report that SketchUp's library features, particularly its component libraries, score 8.6, which allows for easy access to a variety of pre-made models. Autodesk Fusion, while also offering a solid library experience, has a slightly lower score of 8.1 for its object library, indicating less variety.
- Reviewers say that SketchUp's collaboration features, scoring 6.8, may not be as robust as those found in Autodesk Fusion, which scores 8.3 for file import/export capabilities and better document storage options, making it more suitable for team projects.
- Users report that while both products have strong CAD compatibility, Autodesk Fusion leads with a score of 9.1, indicating superior integration with other CAD tools, which is crucial for users who require seamless workflows across different software.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Fusion
Autodesk Fusion Manufacturing Extension - Subscription
$1,465.00
1 Subscription Per Year
Unlock advanced CAM capabilities, including 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining, sheet-based nesting and fabrication, and metals-based additive manufacturing.
- Automate manufacturing workflows: remove repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and shorten the time to go from design to manufactured parts.
- Advanced tools to make better use of your machines, improve the quality and consistency of production, and increase profit margins.
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
Autodesk Fusion
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
424
8.5
1,119
Ease of Use
8.6
428
8.8
1,136
Ease of Setup
8.7
93
8.9
251
Ease of Admin
8.5
53
8.3
103
Quality of Support
8.4
371
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
420
8.2
1,106
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
CAD to CAM
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
CNC Programming
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.4
125
Not enough data
8.4
124
Not enough data
Machining
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
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
9.0
85
8.7
303
9.2
85
8.9
304
9.0
85
8.9
304
8.6
83
7.7
291
Edit
8.3
83
8.1
294
8.6
81
9.1
302
8.8
81
8.8
301
8.7
76
8.3
288
Collaboration
7.9
75
7.4
263
7.8
81
7.5
262
8.2
79
7.3
241
Library
9.1
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
CAD
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
Logistics
8.5
24
Not enough data
File Support
9.0
172
Not enough data
8.7
97
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
File Editing
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
Software Integrations
7.8
124
Not enough data
9.1
162
Not enough data
Software Type
8.5
168
Not enough data
8.9
167
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
File Options
9.1
110
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
9.2
111
Not enough data
7.9
72
Not enough data
8.4
100
Not enough data
Tools
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
Design
8.8
110
Not enough data
Design
8.5
29
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
Tools
9.1
33
Not enough data
8.8
32
Not enough data
Library
8.3
30
Not enough data
Platform
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.5
30
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
32
Not enough data
8.2
31
Not enough data
Design
9.1
114
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
9.0
114
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
Tools
7.2
61
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
Work
8.0
64
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
Environment
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
9.0
100
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
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Fusion and SketchUp are categorized as Sketching and General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Autodesk Fusion is categorized as CAD Viewers, 3D Printing, CAD Data Exchange, CAD Libraries, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Simulation & CAE, Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD), PCB Design, and Simulation and Test Suite
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Fusion
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.2%
Design
14.3%
Automotive
8.3%
Higher Education
4.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.0%
Other
52.4%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Fusion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices
The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The basic toolkit that allows you to do almost anything, and if Sketchup doesn't feature it, then most likely an addon does. This increases the usability of the program tenfold, especially when you consider the Sketchup Warehouse which includes thousands of...
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...
Juan M.
Verified User in Medical Devices
The best quality of Autodesk Fusion 360 is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, combined with its powerful capabilities. From sketching designs to building various types of objects, and working seamlessly with meshes, surfaces, solids, and components,...
Verified User in Civil Engineering
The basic toolkit that allows you to do almost anything, and if Sketchup doesn't feature it, then most likely an addon does. This increases the usability of the program tenfold, especially when you consider the Sketchup Warehouse which includes thousands of...
Jared B.
Verified User in Railroad Manufacture
Parametric modelling has some issues. Mainly the history tree is finicky, things like changing sketches will rename certain lines and arcs (even though all your doing is resizing). This leads to further errors down the design tree. When new lines or arcs...
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 do I need to run Fusion 360?
2 comments
KZ
If this helps, below is listed what I'm currently running. I have no trouble with my computer not keeping up. The only occasional issue is with a large file...Read more
Does Fusion 360 require cloud credits?
2 comments
KZ
I don't find that I need them. I've used some of the credits I have for cloud simulation computing, but it's just as easy to run a simulation using local...Read more
Looking for RS232 terminal software
1 comment
NP
The link provided appears to be a URL for an Autodesk Fusion 360 app or extension. It includes details such as the app's ID, language, and operating system...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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