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SketchUp vs 3ds Max Comparison (2026)

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Overview

SketchUp is a 3D modeling and design tool that empowers architects to bring visions to life. From initial concepts to intricate, energy-efficient structures, SketchUp provides an intuitive yet powerful platform for 3D architecture.

3ds Max is a 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software, which helps users manage design visualization and development of games ...

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

19.99

/user

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

205

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

1K

5

4

3

2

1

619

347

63

8

10

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
77%
would recommend this app

4.6

113

5

4

3

2

1

80

24

7

1

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
77%
would recommend this app

Pros

“I have used SketchUp in many projects for past companies - primarily early concept design, such as taking ideas and business proposals and giving it a hint of real life to be able to show stakeholders what the finished project could look like.”
JP

Jack P.

Engineering Manager

“I've used Sketchup off and on for the last 15 Years, its my go to for larger visualization type projects, and more recently rendering.”
KF

Kent F.

Product and Innovation Manager

“Me and my team we use this software in regular basis for client presentation, to get 3d renders and also to get 2d drawings for execution in the site.”
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Saara P.

Interior Designer

Pros

“An amazing rendering tool helping architects to develop skills in video editing and animation to animate a 3D project virtually in full.”
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Joseph A.

Principal Architect

“Also, we can easily convert the 3D file from 3D Max to Auto CAD without any hassle and less cleaning up is required.”
BA

BISHNU A.

Project Engineer

“Definitely a game changer in digital twin ability to make a project evolve on 3D, 4D, and 5D (Time and cost).”
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Joseph A.

Principal Architect

Cons

“Trimble failed to honor the cancellation when I’d completed the project and finished using the product. If you plan to only use this product for a limited period of time then DO NOT SUBSCRIBE as you will be stuck with paying the fee for a while.”
JL

Julian L.

Personal use

“Overall the software still kicks out the drawing that works to get the job!”
RH

Rod H.

Civil Engineers III

“The learning curve on model precision was a bit steep, and it’s not free to export in some important formats.”
BT

Ben T.

Renovation Project Manager

Cons

“Other critics resent the cumbersome interface and attribute feature overload in hindering novices, particularly where rapid turnaround is required for high-pressure client presentations.”
IS

Ignacio S.

Real Estate Agent

“The newer version never had major updates so it made it difficult to update constantly.”
MP

Marissa P.

Owner and Designer

“Quite costly, compared to softwares like Blender, Needs heavy computing power.”
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Advait K.

User

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review9 months ago

Key features

  • Total features61
  • 2D Drawing
  • 2D/3D Designing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • 3D Digital Asset Management
  • 3D Imaging
  • 3D Light Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Objects
  • 3D Texture Rendering
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Animation
  • Annotations
  • Architectural Symbol Library
  • BIM Modeling
  • Building Information Model
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Component Library
  • Content Library
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Diagramming
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drafting
  • Estimating
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For 3D Printing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • For Real Estate
  • Image Editing
  • Landscape Design
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Panoramas
  • Project Management
  • Projections
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Real-time Product Visualizations
  • Rendering
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Room Visualization
  • Rule-based Configuration
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • Total featuresN/A
  • 2D Drawing
  • 2D/3D Designing
  • 3D Design & Modeling
  • 3D Digital Asset Management
  • 3D Imaging
  • 3D Light Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Objects
  • 3D Texture Rendering
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Animation
  • Annotations
  • Architectural Symbol Library
  • BIM Modeling
  • Building Information Model
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Component Library
  • Content Library
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Diagramming
  • Document Generation
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drafting
  • Estimating
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • Floor Plans & Maps
  • For 3D Printing
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Architects
  • For Manufacturers
  • For Real Estate
  • Image Editing
  • Landscape Design
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple File Format Support
  • Multiple Format Support
  • Multiple Projects
  • Panoramas
  • Project Management
  • Projections
  • Real Time Comparisons
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Real-time Product Visualizations
  • Rendering
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Room Visualization
  • Rule-based Configuration
  • Scheduling
  • Search/Filter
  • Sketching and Annotation Tools
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control

Integrations

  • Total integrations6
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • AutoCAD
  • Enscape
  • Lumion
  • Revit
  • Trimble Connect
  • V-Ray
  • Total integrations2
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • AutoCAD
  • Enscape
  • Lumion
  • Revit
  • Trimble Connect
  • V-Ray

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