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Compare ArcSite and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 Seat Per Month
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
ArcSite
Star Rating
(4)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 Seat Per Month
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Star Rating
(1,304)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcSite
Basic
$15.00
1 Seat Per Month
Powerful and Precise CAD Drawing Solution
- All Premium Features, Plus...
- Instant Proposals & Estimates
- Export to PNG/PDF
SketchUp
Go Subscription
$129.00
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
ArcSite
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
Not enough data
8.5
1,119
Ease of Use
Not enough data
8.8
1,136
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
251
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
103
Quality of Support
Not enough data
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
Not enough data
8.2
1,106
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
7.3
315
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
6.3
117
Not enough data
6.2
117
Not enough data
6.4
118
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
6.1
244
Not enough data
6.2
243
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
6.2
238
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Job Costing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Site Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Gathering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bid Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcSite and SketchUp are categorized as Sketching
Unique Categories
ArcSite is categorized as Takeoff, Construction Drawing Management, Diagramming, Architecture, HVAC, and Construction Estimating
SketchUp is categorized as Urban Planning and Design, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), General-Purpose CAD, 3D Modeling, and Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcSite
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
Recreational Facilities and Services
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Construction
25.0%
Architecture & Planning
25.0%
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Other
0.0%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArcSite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The ability to do quick sketches and site plans in the field.
Most Helpful Critical Review
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anthony P.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Simplicity and Speed. The program starts up quickly and developing ideas is very fluid.
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...
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
The ability to do quick sketches and site plans in the field.
Anthony P.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Simplicity and Speed. The program starts up quickly and developing ideas is very fluid.
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
ArcSite 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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