Recommended alternatives to SketchUp? (reddthat.com)

submitted 2 months ago by Telorand@reddthat.com to c/linux@programming.dev

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So, a couple years ago, somebody published the 2017 free desktop client of SketchUp on the chocolatey repos, and I managed to snag it before it got taken down. I use it primarily to make woodworking plans.

I'm wrapping up my transition plan to Linux, but I'm not really up to date on SketchUp alternatives. The only ones I know of are Blender (afaik more for animation and 3D printing) and FreeCAD (CAD seems like overkill, since I'm just doing simple cuts and joinery).

Are there good Linux/FOSS alternatives to SketchUp that have similar features, or is the web client the only reasonable option?

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[-] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago

Note that normal apps can work through WINE. try to just use sketchup through it first

[-] LEVI@feddit.org 2 points 2 months ago

Sketchup is paid software, the web version is free but extremely limited

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

The desktop client is no longer free, and I'm not paying $100+ for a license for a hobby. Also, their web client isn't as good as the desktop version.

I'd definitely try that, but it's getting harder and harder to find the last free version from non-sketchy places.

[-] boredsquirrel@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago

I thought you already had it installed?

[-] Telorand@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

Ah, sorry. I do, but it's on a pure Windows install. I'm finishing up my last remaining "like to have" software before I switch to Linux, so I will lose SketchUp when I make the switch.