So you get excited. You head to the website. You see “SketchUp Go” — the web-based, iPad-friendly version. And there it is:

❌ Not ideal for: professionals needing CAD accuracy, rendering, or heavy extension use.

After 7 days, you either upgrade or lose access. That pressure reveals something important: Is 3D modeling a tool you actually need, or just a skill you romanticize?

And that’s worth clicking “Start trial.”

✅ – planning a shed, a kitchen, or a garden layout. ✅ The student testing the waters – you want to see if 3D modeling clicks before committing. ✅ The mobile-first creator – you have an iPad + keyboard and want to sketch on the go. ✅ The team evaluator – you’re deciding between Go and Pro for a small creative team.