Compare CityCAD and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20/month Installation on up to 2 PCs
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
CityCAD
Star Rating
(10)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20/month Installation on up to 2 PCs
Browse all 2 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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in "3D Modeling" with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those focused on creating detailed three-dimensional designs. In contrast, CityCAD's "3D Rendering" score of 7.9 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's "Push/Pull" feature, rated at 9.1, allows for intuitive and efficient editing of 3D models, which many users find enhances their workflow significantly. CityCAD, however, does not have a comparable feature that stands out in user reviews.
- G2 users highlight that CityCAD offers superior "Quality of Support" with a score of 8.9, suggesting that users feel more supported when encountering issues. In comparison, SketchUp's support quality is rated lower at 8.1, indicating potential challenges in user assistance.
- Users on G2 report that SketchUp's "Ease of Use" is rated at 8.8, making it accessible for beginners, while CityCAD's score of 8.6 suggests it may require a slightly steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that CityCAD shines in "Collaboration" features, particularly with its "File Import/Export" capabilities rated at 8.3, which facilitates teamwork. SketchUp's collaboration features, while functional, do not receive the same level of praise.
- Users say that SketchUp's "Visualizing" capabilities score an impressive 8.9, allowing for effective presentation of designs, whereas CityCAD's visual capabilities are not as highly rated, indicating a potential gap in visual representation tools.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CityCAD
Single-user subscription
$20/month
Installation on up to 2 PCs
A flexible ongoing subscription for commercial or non-commercial use by a single user
- Quick conceptual city information modelling tool
- Built in help tutorials
- Access to online library - click to place buildings and other urban features
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
CityCAD
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
7
8.5
1,118
Ease of Use
8.6
7
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
8.9
6
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
5
8.2
1,105
Features by Category
Reports
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
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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
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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
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
Cartography
Not enough data
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Analysis
Not enough data
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Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CityCAD and SketchUp are categorized as Urban Planning and Design
Unique Categories
CityCAD is categorized as Location Intelligence
SketchUp is categorized as Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CityCAD
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
22.2%
Consulting
11.1%
Retail
11.1%
Financial Services
11.1%
Construction
11.1%
Other
33.3%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.0%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
CityCAD
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jay C.
Verified User in Retail
CityCad is a relatively new advanced 3D Modeling tool. Most of our team is familiar with other modelling tools and therefor found this one very easy to learn + use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anuj C.
Verified User in Design
I think it is not compatible with many operating systems
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...
Jay C.
Verified User in Retail
CityCad is a relatively new advanced 3D Modeling tool. Most of our team is familiar with other modelling tools and therefor found this one very easy to learn + use.
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.
Anuj C.
Verified User in Design
I think it is not compatible with many operating systems
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
CityCAD has no discussions with answers
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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