--- description: Get detailed information about SketchUp usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: SketchUp Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D Rendering Software](/directory/34095/3d-rendering/software) > [SketchUp](/software/211798/sketchup) # SketchUp Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/211798/sketchup Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/211798/sketchup?page=2) > 3D CAD tool that helps businesses streamline designs with 3D modeler, 2D documentation, cloud storage, and AR/VR visualization. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 1046 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses SketchUp? Designed for architects, architectural designers, students, and firms focused on building design and visualization. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1046 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Trimble - **Location**: Princeton, US - **Founded**: 1978 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $19.99 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Numeric pricing values are available for Go, Pro, Studio, and Education Plans (Students and Educators). - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 2D/3D Designing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - 3D Modeling - Access Controls/Permissions - Animation Software - Annotations - BIM Modeling - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Document Management Software - Drafting - File Management - Image Editing - Mobile Access - Project Management Software - Real-time Product Visualizations - Rendering - Reporting & Statistics - Room Visualization - Rule-based Configuration - Scheduling Software - Sketching and Annotation Tools - Third-Party Integrations - Version Control ## Integrations (6 total) - AutoCAD - Enscape - Lumion - Revit - Trimble Connect - V-Ray ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/34095/3d-rendering/software) ## Related Categories - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/34095/3d-rendering/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/15/collaboration/software) - [Construction Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30057/construction-management/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The developer's rendering extensions still need significant development to avoid the need for additional support in more formal projects. > > Initially, the software was a complement to technical drawing in civil construction, but more recent versions have introduced new features that bring customization, technical precision, and improved graphical representation. This allows the program to be used throughout the entire lifecycle of an architectural project, from conception to delivery. Furthermore, it has many users worldwide, making it easy to share information, experience, and files. ----- ### "Needs fixes\!" — 3.0/5 > **Douglas** | *1 July 2024* | Industrial Automation | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Not complicated for simple drawings. Not too expensive. > > **Cons**: It does not save your color changes in paint. If you create anything in that group it will be lost. You can be working on a drawing and you will get logged off and all your changes are lost. > > Not bad, needs improvement. Once all the fixes are done, will be okay. ----- ### "Sketchup is a Designer's Best Tool" — 4.0/5 > **Colleen** | *17 April 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to create detailed, creative 3D models. > > **Cons**: Challenging learning curve, technical issues at times that causes crashing of software. > > Overall Sketchup provides features that meet my design needs. ----- ### "Sketchup breathes life into our renovation plans." — 5.0/5 > **Ben** | *3 July 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Sketchup Kitchen and Bathroom Design sketchup sketchupdrawing plan their kitchen or bath design. I can deliver 3D images to clients without having to wait for full CAD renders, which means approvals happen faster. > > **Cons**: The learning curve on model precision was a bit steep, and it’s not free to export in some important formats. > > It’s expedited us in our design-to-client sign-off cycle. When clients can see the space in 3D before we build, they feel more comfortable advancing. ----- ### "Sketchup, a great modeling tool" — 5.0/5 > **Ryan** | *21 March 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fast and easy to learn... plenty of assets in the 3d warehouse, plus tons of extensions (some free) that help expedite the process of producing a model. > > **Cons**: Wish some of the third party "paid" extensions would be incorporated into the program itself, especially for the architectural / construction side of things. For instance, Medeek's extensions and Condoc extension... I think if they were to offer a version that was just for architecture with these extensions as part of that package it would go over well... so I don't have to manage 10 other subscriptions and when to renew them and what not. > > Use it constantly in my projects to model a portion of a build to convey that to the guys in the field. ----- Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/211798/sketchup?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/211798/sketchup) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | da | | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fi | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | ----- ## Structured Data