Rhino 3D
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VisitRhino 3D vs SketchUp
What both publish
| Fact | Rhino 3D | SketchUp |
|---|---|---|
| 3D print export | Yes | Yes |
| Animation tools | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 1980 | 2000 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | The company lists its Seattle, Washington office at 146 N Canal Street, Suite 320. | Westminster, Colorado, United States |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform access | desktop | Product access includes web, iPad, and desktop; Studio is Windows only. |
| Render engine | both | both |
Rhino 3D plans
- Commercial — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$995 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 10 concurrent users$9,950 a month
- Commercial — Rhino 8, 50 concurrent users$49,750 a month
- Commercial upgrade — Rhino 8 single concurrent user$595 a month
- Student or faculty — Rhino 8 single user$195 a month
- Student or faculty upgrade — Rhino 8 single user$95 a month
SketchUp plans
- 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
Pick Rhino 3D if…
Rhino 3D may suit people seeking desktop tools for parametric modeling, animation, rendering or 3D-print export. Separate listed licenses address commercial users, students or faculty, and schools.
Pick SketchUp if…
SketchUp suits people who need 3D modeling for design, visualization, or 3D printing, with options ranging from a browser-based free plan to desktop workflows. Eligible education users can use the free Schools plan; commercial use is excluded from the listed free plan.