| 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 |
SketchUp 2017 (officially known as ) is widely considered the last "true" free desktop version of SketchUp before it transitioned into a web-based service for hobbyists. While no longer officially supported, it remains a favorite for its ability to run offline and support plugins—features often missing in the modern free web version. Getting Started and Installation Unaffordable - Pro - SketchUp Community sketchup 2017 free version