SketchUp GO – annual license – 1-year subscription
- Cloud-Based 3D Modeling – SketchUp Go is a lightweight, web-based version of SketchUp designed for on-the-go professionals.
- Flexible Device Support – It works seamlessly on tablets, laptops, and mobile devices, enabling design work anytime, anywhere.
- Essential 3D Tools – While not as feature-rich as SketchUp Pro, it includes key modeling capabilities for quick sketches and edits.
- Integration with Trimble Connect – Users can store, access, and collaborate on projects via Trimble’s cloud-based platform.
- Subscription-Based Service – SketchUp Go is available through a subscription model, offering a cost-effective solution for mobile 3D modeling.
🧰 What's Included:
- SketchUp for Web: Browser-based 3D modeling
- SketchUp for iPad: Optimized for mobile creativity
- Trimble Connect: Cloud collaboration and storage
- Processor:A powerful processor is key for performance, especially with large models.
- RAM:More RAM (8GB+) improves performance by enabling the system to handle more data and tasks.
- Graphics Card:An accelerated (discrete) graphics card with sufficient memory (at least 1GB) is recommended for smooth handling of 3D models.
- Internet Connection:A stable and strong internet connection is crucial for installation, authorization, and the use of many features within SketchUp GO.
- Mouse:A three-button mouse with a scroll wheel is highly recommended for efficient modeling, navigation, and precise work.
- Browser: SketchUp GO is designed to run in a web browser, making it accessible from any internet-connected computer, including Chromebooks.
- Device Compatibility: It's optimized for 64-bit operating systems.
- Powerful Hardware:Invest in hardware with good single-thread performance to handle complex scenes.
- Modern Devices:Newer devices with Apple's M-series processors and powerful GPUs will offer exceptional performance.
- Mouse and Keyboard:While touch input is possible, a mouse and keyboard are essential for a productive workflow.
SketchUp Go uses a subscription-based license model—specifically an annual license that is billed yearly.
🔑 Key Details About SketchUp Go Licensing:
- License Type: Subscription (not perpetual or floating)
- User Access: Single-user license tied to a Trimble ID
- Platform: Designed for web and iPad use, not desktop
- Offline Use: Can be used offline for up to 28 days, after which it requires internet to re-authenticate