Confused what the differences are between all the versions of SketchUp? You’re definitely not alone. To help you sort it out, we created a YouTube video that lays out the 10 Key Differences between SketchUp Free, SketchUp Shop, and SketchUp Pro. Here are the topics we cover in the video:
Web vs Desktop
Intended Users
SketchUp Extensions
Starting From an Existing CAD File
3D Modeling Tools
Adding Pre-Built 3D Models
Creating Custom Colors & Materials
Importing Satellite Imagery & Location Information
3D Printing & CNC Fabrication
Exporting Renderings, Walkthroughs, Drawings & More
You can watch the video here:
And then let me know if you have any comments or questions!
Yes, you can only create Dynamic Components in SketchUp Pro. For people that are new to SketchUp and are wondering which version to use, we’ve rarely found that creating Dynamic Components is a feature that they would know they need right from the outset so we left it off the list for this video. But it is a good point to make sure folks are aware of.