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Compare Shapr3D and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
Shapr3D
Star Rating
(163)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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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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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in its Push/Pull feature, allowing for intuitive 3D modeling, with a score of 9.1 compared to Shapr3D's 9.4, which also offers a strong performance in this area but is noted for its ease of use.
- Reviewers mention that Shapr3D shines in Ease of Use, scoring 9.5, which is higher than SketchUp's 8.8, making it a preferred choice for beginners who appreciate a more user-friendly interface.
- G2 users highlight that SketchUp's File Import/Export capabilities are robust, scoring 8.3, while Shapr3D slightly outperforms with a score of 8.5, indicating a marginal advantage in handling various file formats.
- Users on G2 report that Shapr3D's Collaboration features, particularly in Annotating and Documentation, are superior, with scores of 8.0 and 8.3 respectively, compared to SketchUp's 7.4 and 7.5, making it more effective for team projects.
- Reviewers say that while SketchUp has a strong 3D Modeling score of 9.0, Shapr3D matches this with a score of 9.5, indicating that both products are highly capable, but Shapr3D is often preferred for its modern interface and tools.
- Users report that SketchUp's Quality of Support is rated at 8.1, which is lower than Shapr3D's impressive 9.3, suggesting that users may find more responsive and helpful support with Shapr3D when encountering issues.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Shapr3D
Free
Free
Try Shapr3D for free for an unlimited period
- 2 designs
- Access Shapr3D on iPad, Mac, and Windows
- Import - X_T, X_B, IGES, STEP, STL, SLDPRT, SLDASM, SHAPR, DXF, DWG, Image
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
Shapr3D
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
110
8.5
1,119
Ease of Use
9.4
111
8.8
1,136
Ease of Setup
9.1
30
8.9
251
Ease of Admin
9.9
13
8.3
103
Quality of Support
9.2
77
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
13
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
89
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
9.5
79
8.7
303
9.4
80
8.9
304
9.4
79
8.9
304
8.4
67
7.7
291
Edit
8.5
74
8.1
294
9.3
69
9.1
302
9.4
75
8.8
301
8.8
64
8.3
288
Collaboration
7.5
44
7.4
263
8.2
52
7.5
262
7.6
46
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Shapr3D and SketchUp are categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Unique Categories
Shapr3D 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
Shapr3D
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
14.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.6%
Furniture
7.0%
Higher Education
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Other
59.9%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Shapr3D
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sebastian C.
Verified User in Design
Although I have 50 yars of experience running a design studio, I am a newcomer to using CAD but I found Shapr3D intuitive to learn and enjoyable to use, which has enabled me to work in a much more effective way. It seems to get better and more powerful...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Printing
Considering that there's other existing optins for 3d modeling it's kind of a shame the path they decided to take with a paid subscription that is quite limiting.
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Duane K.
Verified User in Design
Ease of use, online instruction and the development of plugins make this THE 3d software I can't live without.
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...
Sebastian C.
Verified User in Design
Although I have 50 yars of experience running a design studio, I am a newcomer to using CAD but I found Shapr3D intuitive to learn and enjoyable to use, which has enabled me to work in a much more effective way. It seems to get better and more powerful...
Duane K.
Verified User in Design
Ease of use, online instruction and the development of plugins make this THE 3d software I can't live without.
Verified User in Printing
Considering that there's other existing optins for 3d modeling it's kind of a shame the path they decided to take with a paid subscription that is quite limiting.
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
What can you do with Shapr3D?
9 comments
SR
Due to the short learning curve and ability to create quick and dimension-accurate designs, Shapr3D becomes an extension of your imagination.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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