--- description: Learn more about SketchUp price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: SketchUp Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D Rendering Software](/directory/34095/3d-rendering/software) > [SketchUp](/software/211798/sketchup) # SketchUp Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/211798/sketchup Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/211798/sketchup?page=2) > 3D CAD tool that helps businesses streamline designs with 3D modeler, 2D documentation, cloud storage, and AR/VR visualization. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 1046 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses SketchUp? Designed for architects, architectural designers, students, and firms focused on building design and visualization. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 1046 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Trimble - **Location**: Princeton, US - **Founded**: 1978 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$19.99 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Numeric pricing values are available for Go, Pro, Studio, and Education Plans (Students and Educators). - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 2D/3D Designing - 3D Design & Modeling - 3D Imaging - 3D Modeling - Access Controls/Permissions - Animation - Annotations - BIM Modeling - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Data Import/Export - Design Management - Document Management - Drafting - File Management - Image Editing - Mobile Access - Project Management - Real-time Product Visualizations - Rendering - Reporting & Statistics - Room Visualization - Rule-based Configuration - Scheduling - Sketching and Annotation Tools - Third-Party Integrations - Version Control ## Integrations (6 total) - AutoCAD - Enscape - Lumion - Revit - Trimble Connect - V-Ray ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/34095/3d-rendering/software) ## Related Categories - [3D Rendering Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/34095/3d-rendering/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/15/collaboration/software) - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30057/construction-management/software) - [3D CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31236/3d-cad/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Once all the fixes are done, will be okay. ----- ### "Easy and Intuitive" — 4.0/5 > **Lex** | *18 July 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It does what I want it to and has a large library of assets that can be loaded into it. It also exports into other programs verry well. Drawing and modeling are straight forward and easy to do. > > **Cons**: Honestly I don't have anything negative to say about SketchUp. My biggest grievance is that the free version restricts certain features but that can be easily rectified buy purchasing the paid version which does everything you could want it to. > > I used SketchUp a lot when I was in school and have used it quite a bit since then as well. It is super user friendly as it is both intuitive to use and has a lot of features. It is a great program and a great way to get into architectural design, especially the free version of the program. ----- ### "Sketchup is a Designer's Best Tool" — 4.0/5 > **Colleen** | *17 April 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to create detailed, creative 3D models. > > **Cons**: Challenging learning curve, technical issues at times that causes crashing of software. > > Overall Sketchup provides features that meet my design needs. ----- ### "Sketchup and 3D Modelling" — 5.0/5 > **Bishnu** | *4 August 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I use SketchUp for 3d Modelling. So, the ease of use is the main features that I like about SketchUp. Other thing is, it is easy to install and use plugins in this software. The true version of architectural design is visualized using this software. > > **Cons**: I don't like having to use same command for different use. For example, you have to use M command for both moving and copying albeit you have to use control sign for copying. Still, if there were independent command for each use, it would have been so much easier like AutoCAD > > The overall experience is fantastic. This is the software I started my journey in 3d modelling and it has been handy ever since. I can easily add and use plugins for various use. Also, the software update is getting better every time. ----- ### "Sketchup, a great modeling tool" — 5.0/5 > **Ryan** | *21 March 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fast and easy to learn... plenty of assets in the 3d warehouse, plus tons of extensions (some free) that help expedite the process of producing a model. > > **Cons**: Wish some of the third party "paid" extensions would be incorporated into the program itself, especially for the architectural / construction side of things. For instance, Medeek's extensions and Condoc extension... I think if they were to offer a version that was just for architecture with these extensions as part of that package it would go over well... so I don't have to manage 10 other subscriptions and when to renew them and what not. > > Use it constantly in my projects to model a portion of a build to convey that to the guys in the field. ----- Page: 1 / 43\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/211798/sketchup?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/211798/sketchup) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | da | | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fi | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | ----- ## Structured Data