Compare Live Home 3D and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
Live Home 3D
Star Rating
(10)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Live Home 3DSketchUp
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 who prioritize detailed and accurate modeling capabilities. In contrast, Live Home 3D, while offering decent modeling features, scores lower at 8.9.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's ease of use is rated at 8.8, which is slightly lower than Live Home 3D's impressive score of 9.5. This suggests that Live Home 3D may be more intuitive for beginners, making it easier to get started with home design projects.
- G2 users highlight that SketchUp's rendering capabilities, with a score of 7.8, are robust but not as strong as Live Home 3D's 3D rendering score of 7.9. This indicates that Live Home 3D may provide slightly better visual output for users focused on presentation quality.
- Users on G2 report that SketchUp's collaboration features, particularly in file import/export, score 8.3, which is beneficial for teams working on shared projects. However, Live Home 3D's collaboration tools, while functional, do not match this level of integration.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's dynamic updating feature, scoring 7.6, allows for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for iterative design processes. Live Home 3D, while offering solid design tools, does not emphasize this feature as strongly.
- Users say that SketchUp's library of objects scores 8.1, providing a wide range of pre-made components that can enhance design efficiency. In comparison, Live Home 3D's library is noted to be less extensive, which may limit users looking for variety in their design elements.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Live Home 3D
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
Live Home 3D
No trial information availableSketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
7
8.5
1,118
Ease of Use
9.5
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
8.6
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
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
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
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
Live Home 3D and SketchUp are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Live Home 3D has no unique categories
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Live Home 3D
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
Design
20.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Civil Engineering
20.0%
Architecture & Planning
20.0%
Oil & Energy
10.0%
Other
10.0%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.0%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Live Home 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson A.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I use Live Home 3D for presentations against Project Manager staff. It's a very speedy for manipulations and work well with projectors, and it is reliable. For that I'm fan
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Civil Engineering
this software is not really good for commercial use.
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Serena S.
Verified User in Research
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...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
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...
Jackson A.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
I use Live Home 3D for presentations against Project Manager staff. It's a very speedy for manipulations and work well with projectors, and it is reliable. For that I'm fan
Serena S.
Verified User in Research
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...
Verified User in Civil Engineering
this software is not really good for commercial use.
Verified User in Design
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...
Discussions
Which is the best software for 3D home design?
2 comments
Official Response from Live Home 3D
You are welcome to try the Live Home 3D app for Mac, Windows, iPhone and iPad: https://www.livehome3d.com
Live Home 3D is multi-platform home design...Read more
How do I use Live Home 3D Pro?
1 comment
Official Response from Live Home 3D
Hello, you are welcome to read about the Live Home 3D app and watch video tutorials on our website: https://www.livehome3d.comRead more
How do I use Live Home 3D Pro?
1 comment
Official Response from Live Home 3D
The app lets you create a 2D floor plan and then walk around the creation in 3D to visualize the interior. You can edit the interior and exterior both in 2D...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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