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Houzz Pro vs SketchUp Pro

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SketchUp Pro logo

SketchUp Pro

Software

3D design and modeling software for architects and designers

From
$33.25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Houzz Pro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month; SketchUp Pro sketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Project management, SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Houzz Pro and SketchUp Pro differ
AttributeHouzz ProSketchUp Pro
Starting priceFree$33.25/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web, iPad
Founded20092000

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Pro

  • 3D modeling
  • Visualization
  • Documentation
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Layout integration
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • LayOut

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Data backup
  • 2FA
  • 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 Pro
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot SketchUp Pro
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot SketchUp Pro

SketchUp Pro

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

Houzz Pro

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

SketchUp Pro

$33.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp Pro 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 Pro if

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

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or SketchUp Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free 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, Houzz Pro or SketchUp Pro?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $33.25/month for SketchUp Pro.
Does Houzz Pro or SketchUp Pro run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. SketchUp Pro runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SketchUp Pro starts at $33.25/month.
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 Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that SketchUp Pro cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling, Visualization, Documentation, Cloud collaboration. Both handle SSL encryption, Data backup, 2FA, Web support.
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