Compare SketchUp and Sweet Home 3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$119.00 1 Seats Per Year
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SketchUp
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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Star Rating
(18)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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, while Sweet Home 3D offers a solid 3D rendering experience with a score of 7.9, making SketchUp the preferred choice for detailed modeling tasks.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's Push/Pull feature, rated at 9.1, allows for intuitive editing, whereas Sweet Home 3D's editing capabilities, while decent, do not match the same level of user-friendliness and efficiency.
- G2 users highlight that SketchUp's library of objects scores 8.1, providing a wider variety of pre-made components compared to Sweet Home 3D, which has a more limited selection, impacting the speed of design work.
- Users on G2 indicate that SketchUp's ease of use is rated at 8.8, making it more accessible for beginners, while Sweet Home 3D, with a score of 8.4, still offers a user-friendly interface but may require a steeper learning curve for advanced features.
- Reviewers say that SketchUp's quality of support, rated at 8.1, is generally better than Sweet Home 3D's 7.7, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of SketchUp's support team.
- Users report that while both products have strong visualization capabilities, SketchUp's rendering score of 7.8 is slightly higher than Sweet Home 3D's 7.7, indicating a marginal edge in producing visually appealing designs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Sweet Home 3D
No pricing availableFree Trial
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Sweet Home 3D
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
1,118
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.9
1,135
8.4
15
Ease of Setup
9.0
250
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
103
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
891
7.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
100
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
1,105
7.8
16
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
7.5
3,266
Not enough data
Design
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
Not enough data
Collaboration
6.8
222
Not enough data
8.3
293
Not enough data
7.1
269
Not enough data
7.5
259
Not enough data
Construction
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
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
Not enough data
Move
6.5
258
Not enough data
7.4
259
Not enough data
8.4
262
Not enough data
Store & Manage
6.6
245
Not enough data
7.5
253
Not enough data
7.6
252
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Design
8.7
303
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
7.7
291
Not enough data
Edit
8.1
294
Not enough data
9.1
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.3
288
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.4
263
Not enough data
7.5
262
Not enough data
7.3
241
Not enough data
Plan
7.3
145
Not enough data
7.3
142
Not enough data
6.5
139
Not enough data
6.9
134
Not enough data
Design
9.0
159
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
7.5
148
Not enough data
8.0
157
Not enough data
Analysis
7.2
133
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
134
Not enough data
Library
8.1
454
Not enough data
7.4
460
Not enough data
Rendering
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
Not enough data
Integrations
6.4
366
Not enough data
7.9
419
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SketchUp and Sweet Home 3D are categorized as 3D Modeling
Unique Categories
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Sketching, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, and Architectural Rendering
Sweet Home 3D is categorized as Other Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sweet Home 3D
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
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.0%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Design
16.7%
Architecture & Planning
16.7%
Higher Education
11.1%
Animation
11.1%
Accounting
11.1%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...
Sweet Home 3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Media Production
I absolutely love the easiness of the software and also the 3D tour you can take.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bruce E.
Verified User in Computer Software
The interface could definitely use updates and its object library functions could be expanded as well. The layout tools are not always intuitive and the program can run slowly at times. Essentially you are getting what you pay for and that is not...
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 Media Production
I absolutely love the easiness of the software and also the 3D tour you can take.
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...
Bruce E.
Verified User in Computer Software
The interface could definitely use updates and its object library functions could be expanded as well. The layout tools are not always intuitive and the program can run slowly at times. Essentially you are getting what you pay for and that is not...
Discussions
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
Is Sweet Home 3D Professional?
1 comment
S2
It can be used as a professional for a 3D walkthrough at preliminary stages, and it can effectively be used for 2D planning.Read more
Sweet Home 3D has no more discussions with answers
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