G2 Vendor Directory

SOLIDWORKS vs. SketchUp

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

MetricSOLIDWORKS

by Dassault Systèmes

SketchUp

by Trimble

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count7071,328
Ease of use8.99.0
Ease of setup8.79.1
Quality of support8.58.4
Meets requirements9.08.7
NPS69.23076969.230769
Small Business47.1%75.1%
Mid-Market32.2%17.9%
Enterprise20.7%7.0%
Total page views3,2443,532
Total LLM citations12,30653,934

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS is the industry-standard 3D CAD solution trusted by more than 8 million engineers and designers worldwide. For over 30 years, it has helped mechanical engineers, product designers and manufacturing firms compress design cycles, control costs and deliver higher-quality products faster. SOLIDWORKS combines parametric 3D modeling, integrated simulation, product data management and direct manufacturing workflows in a single, connected environment—eliminating the need for disconnected point tools.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • 3D Modeling
  • User Interface
  • Simulation Tools
  • CAD Integration

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