Rhino vs SketchUp: what each really costs

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Rhino

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SketchUp

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10 peopleRhinoSketchUp
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Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Rhino vs SketchUp: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Rhino

  • GrasshopperGrasshopper, a graphical algorithm editor, is included with Rhino.
  • Subdivision modelingProvides subdivision geometry and editing tools.
  • Watertight mesh for printingCreates a watertight mesh around any geometry for 3D printing.
  • Mesh BooleansRewritten, more reliable Mesh Boolean operations.
  • Gumball extrude gripsThe move, scale, rotate widget has grips for extending and extruding.
  • Smart CPlanesConstruction planes automatically align to eligible selections.
  • Perspective dimensionsDimensions are supported in perspective views.
  • Object user textAdd, modify or remove user text on any Rhino object.

Source:rhino3d.com/features rhino3d.com ·

SketchUp

  • 600+ extensionsCustomize workflows with more than 600 extensions.
  • 3D model libraryAccess millions of pre-built 3D models and materials.
  • Point cloud importImport point clouds and model from real-world data.
  • Cloud collaborationShare models and files in the cloud for team review.
  • SketchUp APIsBuild custom tools with SketchUp APIs.

Source:sketchup.trimble.com/en ·

Rhino vs SketchUp pricing questions

  1. How much do Rhino and SketchUp cost?

    Rhino paid plans start at $195 single user (Rhino 9 Student/Faculty). SketchUp paid plans start at $10.75/user/month (Go).