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Autodesk Revit vs SketchUp Pro

Autodesk Revit logo

Autodesk Revit

Construction & Architecture

BIM software for architects and engineers

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp Pro logo

SketchUp Pro

Construction & Architecture

3D design and modeling software for architects and designers

From
$33.25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Revit autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).; SketchUp Pro sketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Revit and SketchUp Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Revit and SketchUp Pro differ
AttributeAutodesk RevitSketchUp Pro
Starting price$29/month$33.25/month
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Web, iPad
CategoryUnknownConstruction & Architecture
Founded19822000

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Autodesk Revit

  • BIM modeling
  • Parametric components
  • Collaboration
  • Rendering
  • Structural analysis
  • MEP design
  • Cloud worksharing
  • Navisworks

Only in SketchUp Pro

  • 3D modeling
  • Visualization
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Layout integration
  • Revit
  • LayOut
  • Google Earth
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Documentation
  • AutoCAD
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Autodesk Revit

  • Building designnot SketchUp Pro
  • Construction documentationnot SketchUp Pro
  • BIM coordinationnot SketchUp Pro

SketchUp Pro

  • 3D professional design and modellingnot Autodesk Revit
  • Architectural documentation with LayOutnot Autodesk Revit
  • Access to 1000+ extensions librarynot Autodesk Revit

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Autodesk Revit

  • Autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).

SketchUp Pro

  • SketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • No separate product—this is the Pro annual subscription tier at £33.25/month

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Revit

$29/month
  • Revit$2545/month
    • Full BIM capabilities
    • Collaboration tools
  • AEC Collection$2975/month
    • Revit + AutoCAD + Civil 3D + more

SketchUp Pro

$33.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Revit if

  • You need bim modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want parametric components.
Autodesk Revit review

Choose SketchUp Pro if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
  • You also want visualization.
SketchUp Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Revit or SketchUp Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Revit starts at $29/month and SketchUp Pro at $33.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Revit or SketchUp Pro?
Autodesk Revit starts at $29/month and SketchUp Pro at $33.25/month.
Does Autodesk Revit or SketchUp Pro run on more platforms?
Autodesk Revit runs on Windows. SketchUp Pro runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
What is Autodesk Revit best used for?
Autodesk Revit is most often used for building design, construction documentation, bim coordination. Of those, building design and construction documentation are not what SketchUp Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Revit do that SketchUp Pro cannot?
Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, Parametric components, Collaboration, Rendering. SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling, Visualization, Cloud collaboration, Layout integration. Both handle Documentation, AutoCAD, Windows support.
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