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What is SketchUp?

Create with joy and creativity. Work together with clarity and purpose. Construct improved structures. Experience the satisfaction of hand-drawn designs. Embrace the elegance and convenience of advanced 3D modeling tools. Develop eco-friendly architecture. Make a difference in the world. Access a multitude of professional extensions effortlessly. Engage in 3D design. Produce documents in 2D. Streamline your workflow effectively. Both your team and the broader 3D community will reap the rewards of enhanced productivity. Innovative technology can elevate even the best ideas to new heights. Ultimately, collaboration and creativity pave the way for a brighter future in architecture.

What is Autodesk Fusion?

Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based design and manufacturing platform built to help teams streamline product development from concept through production. It combines CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB, PDM, collaboration, and data management capabilities in one connected workspace. The software helps users design products, validate performance, prepare manufacturing workflows, manage electronics integration, and collaborate across teams without relying on disconnected tools. Autodesk Fusion is used by millions of professionals and supports a wide range of users, from makers and early-stage teams to professional machine shops and multi-site engineering organizations. The core Fusion plan includes integrated CAD/CAM, team collaboration, PCB design, electromechanical integration, drawing automation, and design configuration. Fusion for Manufacturing adds advanced manufacturing tools such as 2D through full 5-axis machining, intelligent toolpathing, automated CAM programming, in-process inspection, probing, and editable post-processors. Fusion for Design expands the platform with advanced simulation studies, generative design, advanced surfacing, mesh tools, plastic design, sheet metal tools, DFM capabilities, data management, and PLM functionality. The platform helps teams avoid rework by keeping design and manufacturing data connected, reducing CAD-to-CAM handoff issues and broken references. Built-in PDM and PLM tools help teams control access, track changes, maintain audit trails, and improve collaboration across product development workflows. Autodesk Assistant provides AI-powered support inside Fusion, helping users ask questions and move work forward with contextual assistance. With flexible subscriptions, cloud collaboration, integrated manufacturing tools, and advanced design capabilities, Autodesk Fusion helps organizations improve speed, accuracy, and continuity across the entire product lifecycle.

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Integrations Supported

SimLab Composer
Virtofy
3D Warehouse
AWS Secrets Manager
ArchSynth
Archicad
ArchitectGPT
Artlandia SymmetryMill
CabinetSense
Land F/X
LookX AI
MacroFusion
OpenCities Planner
Stabicad
Synode
Trimble Connect
Unicorn Render
V-Ray
Yulio

Integrations Supported

SimLab Composer
Virtofy
3D Warehouse
AWS Secrets Manager
ArchSynth
Archicad
ArchitectGPT
Artlandia SymmetryMill
CabinetSense
Land F/X
LookX AI
MacroFusion
OpenCities Planner
Stabicad
Synode
Trimble Connect
Unicorn Render
V-Ray
Yulio

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$119 per year
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$495 per year
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Trimble

Date Founded

1978

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.sketchup.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Autodesk

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.autodesk.com

Categories and Features

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

Floor Plan

2D Floor Plans
3D Floor Plans
Annotation
Diagram Templates
Document Management
Drafting
Drag & Drop
Lighting Control
Object Library
Rendering

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

3D Printing

Analytics
Customizable Support Structures
ERP
Integrates with CAD
Mesh Analysis and Repair
Model Setup and Plating
Multi-User Support and Permissions
Multiple/Shared Print Queues
Pre-Print Simulations
Print File Creation
Slicing

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

Collaboration

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Dynamics
Import / Export Files
Integrated 3D Modeling
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Mechanical Event Simulation
Multibody Dynamics
Thermal Analysis

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Automatic Feature Recognition
CAD
CNC Machining
Custom Commands
Raw Material Management
Toolpath Simulation

PCB Design

3D Visualization
Autorouting
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Design Rule Check
Differential Pair Routing
Schematic Editor

Simulation

1D Simulation
3D Modeling
3D Simulation
Agent-Based Modeling
Continuous Modeling
Design Analysis
Direct Manipulation
Discrete Event Modeling
Dynamic Modeling
Graphical Modeling
Industry Specific Database
Monte Carlo Simulation
Motion Modeling
Presentation Tools
Stochastic Modeling
Turbulence Modeling

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