The End User License Agreement (EULA) for SketchUp Make 2017 explicitly states: "This license is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use the Software for any commercial purpose, including but not limited to any activity that results in monetary gain."
In the world of 3D modeling, few names resonate as powerfully as SketchUp. Known for its intuitive push-pull technology and a steep learning curve that is more like a gentle hill, it has become the go-to tool for architects, woodworkers, game designers, and 3D printing enthusiasts.
For hobbyists, students, or professionals who refuse to pay $300+ annually for the web version, Part 2: Understanding the Names – SketchUp Make vs. SketchUp Pro When searching for the "SketchUp 2017 free version," you will encounter two specific names. Do not confuse them.
However, the software landscape changed dramatically after Trimble acquired SketchUp from Google. The current web-based "SketchUp Free" is robust, but it lacks the offline capabilities and extension support that professionals crave. This brings us to a golden relic:
| Feature | SketchUp Make 2017 (Free) | SketchUp Pro 2017 (Paid) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free | $695 (at the time) | | License | Non-commercial use only | Commercial use allowed | | Import/Export | Limited (STL, JPG, PNG) | Full (DWG, DXF, 3DS, OBJ) | | Extension Warehouse | Full Access | Full Access | | Layout (2D Documentation) | Not included | Included | | Style Builder | Not included | Included |
