SketchUp
8.6#5 in 3d modeling softwareFrom $55 a yearFree planiOSWebWindows
VisitSketchUp vs Tripo AI
What both publish
| Fact | SketchUp | Tripo AI |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 | 2023 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Westminster, Colorado, United States | Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong |
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
Tripo AI plans
- Pro$20 a month
- Max$90 a month
- Team$55 a month
- FreeFree
- API pay-as-you-go$0.01, paid once
- Credits$1,000, paid once
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.
Pick Tripo AI if…
Tripo AI suits creators who need generated 3D assets from text, images, sketches, or multiple views. It also fits developers and teams needing API access, DCC integrations, mesh optimization, or animation tools.