Shapr3D vs SketchUp
Shapr3D
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SketchUp
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| Figure | Shapr3D | SketchUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24.92/mo | $0.90/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 16 |
| Spec score · 3D modeling software | 9.1 (#9) | 9.2 (#6) |
| Animation tools | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2014 | 2000 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | Westminster, Colorado, United States |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | both | Product access includes web, iPad, and desktop; Studio is Windows only. |
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Render engine | built-in | both |
| Sharing collaboration | Review Links allow browser-based viewing and commenting on models, drawings, and visualizations. | Users can share securely, view and comment in real time, and collaborate through Trimble Connect. |
Plans
Shapr3D
- BasicFree
- Pro$299 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FreeFree
- SoloPrice not published
- StudioPrice not published
SketchUp
- FreeFree
- Go Annual$10.75 a month
- Pro Annual$33.25 a month
- Studio Annual$71.58 a month
- Pro Scan Annual$41.58 a month
- Pro Civil Contractor Annual$41.58 a month
- Pro Advanced Workflows Annual$49.92 a month
- Go$10.75 a year
- Pro$33.25 a year
- Pro Civil Contractor$41.58 a year
In their own words
Shapr3D
Shapr3D is a 3D CAD application for direct and history-based parametric modeling. It has a built-in render engine and supports 3D-print export, while sculpting and animation tools are not included. The Free plan allows two projects and includes 20 generations. Pro costs $299/user/yr, billed annually and excluding VAT, and allows unlimited projects. Shapr3D runs natively on Windows, macOS, iPadOS and visionOS, works offline, saves designs locally and syncs them to Shapr3D Cloud when connected. It imports and exports native CAD formats, including XT, STEP, IGES, DWG, STL and 3MF. Browser-based Review Links let people view and comment on models, drawings and visualizations. Pro supports shared team projects, contributors, centralized storage and secure review links. Its 14-day Pro trial gives access to all features, but requires a credit card and charges on day 14 unless canceled at least 24 hours before. Listed requirements include Windows 10 version 2004 or later, macOS Sonoma 14.0 or later, and iPadOS 17 or later.
SketchUp
SketchUp is 3D modeling software with parametric modeling, animation tools, rendering, and 3D-print export. It runs on the web, iOS, and Windows, though Studio’s advanced visualization and BIM workflows are Windows-only. A free browser-based plan includes Trimble Connect storage and 3D Warehouse access, but is not for commercial use. SketchUp for Schools is free with an eligible Google Workspace for Education or Microsoft Education account and works on Chromebooks or other internet-connected computers. Its education tier includes lesson plans, 3D printing, community support, and storage through Google Drive or OneDrive. Paid plans add different capabilities: Go includes web and iPad access, Pro includes desktop modeling and 2D documentation, while Studio adds point-cloud modeling and rendered animations. Go Annual costs $10.75 a month billed annually; Pro Annual costs $33.25 a month billed annually. Users can share and collaborate through Trimble Connect, and Extension Warehouse offers more than 600 extensions. SketchUp is part of Trimble and was founded in 2000.