SketchUp Pricing 2026: Is It Free & How Much Does It Cost?
Leave a Comment / By How to SketchUp / July 6, 2026
Wondering how much SketchUp actually costs in 2026 — and whether there's a free version worth using? Here's the complete pricing breakdown, updated for 2026, plus honest advice on which plan fits which kind of user.
Is SketchUp Free?
Yes — SketchUp Free (web) is genuinely free, no trial timer, no credit card. It runs entirely in your browser at app.sketchup.com and includes the core modelling tools plus 10 GB of Trimble Connect cloud storage. It's the perfect starting point for hobbyists, students, or anyone testing SketchUp before paying.
The catch: no plugins, no DWG/OBJ import, no offline mode, no commercial use.
SketchUp Paid Plans 2026 — Price Table
| Plan | Price/year | Best for | Key features |
|---|---|---|---|
| SketchUp Free | $0 | Hobbyists, students | Web-only, no plugins, non-commercial |
| SketchUp Go | ~$139/yr | Casual pros, iPad users | Web + iPad, unlimited cloud, AR viewer |
| SketchUp Pro | ~$349/yr | Architects, designers, freelancers | Desktop app, plugins, LayOut, Style Builder, all imports |
| SketchUp Studio (Windows) | ~$749/yr | Advanced pros, students of viz | Pro + V-Ray + Scan Essentials + Revit Importer |
Prices are Trimble list prices in USD, updated for 2026. Regional pricing (EUR/GBP) varies slightly. Educational and non-profit discounts up to 90% off.
Is SketchUp Pro Worth It?
If you use SketchUp for paid work, Pro pays for itself immediately:
- Plugins alone (Enscape, V-Ray, Skimp, Profile Builder) require Pro.
- LayOut (2D documentation) is Pro-only and replaces AutoCAD for most architects.
- Commercial use of Free/Web is a licence violation.
How to Save on SketchUp
- Students & teachers — SketchUp Studio for education is around $55/year via SketchUp Education.
- Yearly not monthly — there's no monthly plan; Trimble is annual only.
- Multi-year deals — resellers sometimes offer 3-year Pro bundles at ~15% off.
- Classic (perpetual) licences — no longer sold since 2020. If you have an old perpetual licence for SketchUp 2020 or earlier, it still works forever, but you can't upgrade.
Free Alternatives to SketchUp
- Blender — free, powerful, but steep learning curve.
- FreeCAD — parametric, engineering-oriented.
- Fusion 360 (Personal) — free for hobbyists, great for product design.
- SketchUp Make 2017 — the last free desktop version; still legally downloadable, but no plugins developed since 2017.
FAQ: SketchUp Pricing
Is SketchUp free?
Yes, SketchUp Free is a genuinely free web version at app.sketchup.com. It includes core modelling but no plugins, no imports of DWG/OBJ, and no commercial use.
How much does SketchUp cost?
SketchUp Go costs around $139/year, SketchUp Pro around $349/year, and SketchUp Studio around $749/year. Educational licences drop as low as $55/year.
How much is SketchUp Pro?
SketchUp Pro costs approximately $349 per year (2026 pricing), billed annually. There is no monthly subscription option.
Is there a free version of SketchUp for desktop?
SketchUp Free is web-only. The last free desktop version was SketchUp Make 2017, which is still downloadable but no longer updated or supported by plugin developers.
Can I use SketchUp Free for commercial work?
No — SketchUp Free's licence is strictly non-commercial. For paid work you need SketchUp Go, Pro, or Studio.