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?

    • Telorand@reddthat.comOP
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      29 days 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.