G2 Vendor Directory

DesignCAD vs. SketchUp

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricDesignCAD

by TurboCAD

SketchUp

by Trimble

Overall rating4.04.5
Review count241,328
Ease of use8.79.0
Ease of setup10.09.1
Quality of support7.68.4
Meets requirements9.08.7
NPS22.72727369.230769
Small Business50.0%75.1%
Mid-Market33.3%17.9%
Enterprise16.7%7.0%
Total page views1433,532
Total LLM citations23953,934

DesignCAD

Easy to Learn & Use 2D/3D CAD - DesignCAD 3D Max combines easy to learn and use 2D drafting with powerful and precise 3D modeling Easily design anything from complex drawings requiring precision metrics, to simple everyday projects and hobbies including furniture, decks, floor plans, architectural drawings to toys and 3D models. • Precision 2D Drafting Tools • 3D Solid Modeling Tools • Mechanical Design Tools • Architectural Design Tools • Realistic Rendering and GPU-Accelerated Drawing • Intuitive User Interface • Extensive Online Help

Pros

    SketchUp

    Trimble is a global technology company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. With over 11,000 employees worldwide, Trimble connects the physical and digital worlds to transform the ways work gets done. Through relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling, and data analytics, Trimble powers essential industries including construction, geospatial, and transportation. Whether helping customers build infrastructure, optimize global supply chains, or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront of driving productivity and progress.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • 3D Modeling
    • Ease of Learning
    • Intuitive
    • Drawing
    • Modeling