Compare AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 30, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - AutoCAD or SketchUp Pro?

AutoCAD is more expensive to implement (TCO) than SketchUp Pro, and AutoCAD is rated higher (79/100) than SketchUp Pro (74/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Architecture and CAD solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Autodesk Vs. Trimble

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Who is more expensive? AutoCAD or SketchUp Pro?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Architecture and CAD software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for AutoCAD and SketchUp Pro.

AutoCAD price starts at $1,865 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 AutoCAD is rated 10, which is much higher than the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. SketchUp Pro price starts at $119 per year , When comparing SketchUp Pro to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.

Bottom line: AutoCAD is more expensive than SketchUp Pro.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared AutoCAD Vs. SketchUp Pro based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.

AutoCAD: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support.

SketchUp Pro: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

AutoCAD 2015 is specifically designed to help designers, architects, media and entertainment professionals and engineers. and SketchUp Pro's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.

AutoCAD

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $1,865 per year

AutoCAD 2017 is a CAD software that can help users to create stunning designs and speed detailing and documentation work. Users can connect their workflow across mobile solutions, desktop or cloud using this so...

Categories: Computer aided design, Product Roadmap.

SketchUp Pro

ITQlick rating
(3.6/5)

starts at $119 per year

SketchUp Pro is a leading cloud-based Computer aided design software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. SketchUp Pro received a rating of 3.6 from ITQlick team. The software cost ...

Categories: Computer aided design.

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AutoCAD: 3 Features

Basic Reports
Data Import/Export
Online Customer Support

SketchUp Pro: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
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AutoCAD
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
79/100
Pricing
10/10
License pricing
$1,865 per year
Functionality
5
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SketchUp...
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
74/100
Pricing
4.6/10
License pricing
$119 per year
Functionality
4
CHEMCAD
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
CMAP
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
6.2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
5
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ElectroPlan
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$40 per month
Functionality
8

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.