LightWave 3D vs SketchUp

LightWave 3D

5.8 #107 in 3D modeling software

About LightWave 3D

SketchUp

9.7 #1 in 3D modeling software

About SketchUp
LightWave 3DSketchUp
Free planNoYes
Free trialYesNo
Paid from£450/mo$0.90/mo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsiOS, Web, Windows
Free planNoYes
Paid from—$10.75/user/mo
Platform access—both
Animation tools—Yes
Parametric modeling—Yes
Render engine—both
3D print export—Yes

Both are listed in Best 3D Modeling Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, SketchUp scores higher on our published basis.