G2 Vendor Directory

QCAD vs. SketchUp

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

MetricQCAD

by QCAD.org

SketchUp

by Trimble

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count131,328
Ease of use8.79.0
Ease of setup8.69.1
Quality of support8.08.4
Meets requirements8.88.7
NPS53.84615469.230769
Small Business38.5%75.1%
Mid-Market46.2%17.9%
Enterprise15.4%7.0%
Total page views2173,532
Total LLM citations3,02853,934

QCAD

QCAD is an open-source 2D computer-aided design (CAD) application developed by RibbonSoft, designed for creating technical drawings such as architectural plans, mechanical parts, and schematics. It operates on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms, offering a user-friendly interface that caters to both beginners and experienced professionals. QCAD utilizes the DXF file format natively and provides support for DWG files through a commercial plugin, ensuring compatibility with other CAD systems.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Software Power
  • Powerful Performance
  • Customer Support
  • Features Functionality
  • 3D Modeling

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