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Houzz Pro vs SketchUp

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp logo

SketchUp

Software

3D design software for everyone

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month; SketchUp studio tier limited to Windows only; not available for macOS or Linux
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Project management, SketchUp covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Houzz Pro and SketchUp actually diverge.

Attributes where Houzz Pro and SketchUp differ
AttributeHouzz ProSketchUp
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only)
Founded20091978

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Houzz Pro

  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Stripe

Only in SketchUp

  • 3D modeling
  • 2D documentation
  • Rendering
  • Animation
  • Extension warehouse
  • 3D Warehouse
  • LayOut
  • V-Ray

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Houzz Pro

  • Generating remodeling and design leads from a Houzz professional profilenot SketchUp
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot SketchUp
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot SketchUp

SketchUp

  • 3D architectural design and visualizationnot Houzz Pro
  • Product design and prototypingnot Houzz Pro
  • Interior design planningnot Houzz Pro
  • Real estate visualizationnot Houzz Pro

Where each one falls short

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

Houzz Pro

  • The Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • Plans are gated by annual project volume, with Pro limited to up to $500,000, Custom covering $500,000 to $5M and Enterprise required above $5M
  • Advertising packages are a separate add-on starting at $499 per month on top of the software subscription
  • No monthly subscription price for any tier is shown on the pricing page
  • Takeoffs, scheduling, selections boards, daily logs, budgets, bid management, change orders and financial reporting are not in the free basic plan

SketchUp

  • Studio tier limited to Windows only; not available for macOS or Linux
  • Go tier restricted to iPad and web—no desktop application access
  • LayOut (documentation tool) only available in Pro and Studio tiers
  • 1000+ extensions library only available in Pro and Studio; Go has limited extension access

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Portfolio showcase
    • Lead generation
    • Basic profile
  • Plus$39/month
    • Advanced portfolio
    • Lead management
    • Client communication

SketchUp

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Houzz Pro if

  • You need project management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client communication.
Houzz Pro review

Choose SketchUp if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only).
  • You also want 2d documentation.
SketchUp review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or SketchUp better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and SketchUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or SketchUp?
Houzz Pro starts at Free and SketchUp at Free.
Does Houzz Pro or SketchUp run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. SketchUp runs on Web, iPad, Windows, macOS (Pro only).
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Houzz Pro best used for?
Houzz Pro is most often used for generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile, producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects, running client-facing selection boards and 3d floor plans for interior designers. Of those, generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile and producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects are not what SketchUp is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that SketchUp cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. SketchUp covers 3D modeling, 2D documentation, Rendering, Animation. Both handle Web support.
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