Is Modelcore a full SketchUp replacement today?
Not yet. Modelcore is an early beta focused on direct modeling, clean solids, multiplayer, materials, and browser-native flow.
The honest comparison
Sketch like SketchUp. Build like you meant it.
We love what SketchUp got right: push-pull, a soft-touch UI, and the feeling that anyone can start modeling. Modelcore keeps that flow and rebuilds the foundation: clean solids, real-time collaboration, browser-native access, and room to grow.
Side-by-side capture
Same massing model. Same edits. Clean export at the end.
Workflow vs workflow
What it feels like to use each
Workflow
SketchUp
Modelcore
Push-pull massing
Fast
Fast
Solid modeling
Cleanup often needed
Built solid-first
Real-time collaboration
Separate sharing path
Built into the model
Install friction
Web tier exists, desktop still common
Browser-native
Plugin language
Ruby ecosystem
JavaScript and TypeScript
Ecosystem maturity
Very mature
Early beta
Price
$299-819/yr
Free during beta
FAQ
What people ask first
Why compare against SketchUp?
Because SketchUp got the feeling of fast modeling right. The pain starts when models get complex, collaborators need the file, or exports need clean solids.
Can I import existing files?
OBJ import is part of the beta surface. LAS and richer site context are on the near roadmap.
Get the next invite wave
Not ready to request beta? Drop your email and we will send feature drops, demo videos, and the next round of openings.