Compare BricsCAD and SketchUp 
- 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, BricsCAD, while still user-friendly, has a slightly higher ease of setup score at 9.1, indicating a smoother initial experience for new users.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's 3D modeling capabilities shine with a score of 9.0, particularly highlighting its intuitive Push/Pull feature, which allows for quick modifications. BricsCAD, however, offers robust 2D drawing capabilities with a score of 9.3, making it a strong choice for users focused on detailed drafting.
- G2 users indicate that BricsCAD's quality of support is notably higher, scoring 9.0 compared to SketchUp's 8.1. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of BricsCAD's support team, which can be crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
- Users on G2 report that SketchUp's rendering capabilities, while decent at 7.8, do not match BricsCAD's score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that BricsCAD provides better options for realistic rendering, which is essential for presentations and client approvals.
- Reviewers say that collaboration features in BricsCAD are superior, with an annotating score of 8.9 compared to SketchUp's 7.4. Users appreciate BricsCAD's comprehensive documentation tools, which facilitate better teamwork and project management.
- Users report that while both products have strong library features, SketchUp's object library scores 8.1, which is lower than BricsCAD's overall documentation score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that BricsCAD's extensive template library and data extraction capabilities enhance productivity for complex projects.
- All familiar CAD functions in .dwg
- Full LISP support (vl, vlr, vla and vlax)
- 2D Constraint Management
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access
BricsCAD has improved over the years from a crude alternative to AutoCAD to a real contender. I have used it since V7 when a manager asked me to explore it as a replacement for our old AutoCAD licenses. At the time I had mixed feelings of it for business...
I am not overly familiar with BricsCAD, however, some of the tings I dislike is that you can't print off/export more than one drawing at a time. It makes moving the drawings more tedious. Also, it can be hard to recenter on a certain area of the sheets,...
The structure of the program is the favorite moment of the SketchUp. If you did nothing whatsoever to create 3D structures and draw them in a very convenient way, even if you did nothing with this tool prior to opening it. The tool also enables you to...
Basically, everything so far. I've been at this for 6 hours and so far I've barely managed to draw the shape of my yard with accurate measurements and now trying to complete the shape of my house, and it's impossible. The interface is clunking, so...
BricsCAD has improved over the years from a crude alternative to AutoCAD to a real contender. I have used it since V7 when a manager asked me to explore it as a replacement for our old AutoCAD licenses. At the time I had mixed feelings of it for business...
The structure of the program is the favorite moment of the SketchUp. If you did nothing whatsoever to create 3D structures and draw them in a very convenient way, even if you did nothing with this tool prior to opening it. The tool also enables you to...
I am not overly familiar with BricsCAD, however, some of the tings I dislike is that you can't print off/export more than one drawing at a time. It makes moving the drawings more tedious. Also, it can be hard to recenter on a certain area of the sheets,...
Basically, everything so far. I've been at this for 6 hours and so far I've barely managed to draw the shape of my yard with accurate measurements and now trying to complete the shape of my house, and it's impossible. The interface is clunking, so...
