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SketchUp: best for 3d modeling | ThereIsASiteForThat

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SketchUp

Approachable 3D modeling software popular for architecture and interiors.

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Freemium
3d modeling
architecture
interior design

Editor score

4.4

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Open SketchUp from this page and the question appears when you come back. No account, no email. Just people who actually used it.

Pros

Very approachable for architectural modeling
Free web version available
Huge free model warehouse (3D Warehouse)

Cons

Less suited to organic/character modeling
Full desktop features need a paid plan

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