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Kerf vs Trimble SketchUp
SketchUp made 3D intuitive for architects — Kerf brings engineering precision to the same audience.
25/25in Kerf today
0/25in Trimble SketchUp (included)
0behind a paid tier
2026-05-24last reviewed
| Capability | Kerf | Trimble SketchUp |
|---|---|---|
| Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/sketch.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Pad / pocket / revolveD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/solid_features.py
|
no source ↗ |
| B-rep booleans (general NURBS)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/boolean.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Assemblies — matesD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/assembly/mates.py
|
no source ↗ |
| 2D drawings (views/dims/sections)D1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/make2d.py
|
partial source ↗ |
| Sheet metalD1 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/construction_verbs_tools.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Structural member design (AISC/ACI)D2 |
yes
packages/kerf-structural/
|
no source ↗ |
| FE — plate / shell / solidD2 |
yes
packages/kerf-fem/
|
no source ↗ |
| Gear rating (AGMA / ISO 6336)D3 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/gearstrength/
|
no source ↗ |
| Shaft / bearing / fastener sizingD3 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/bearings/
|
no source ↗ |
| Thermal / HVAC analysisD4 |
yes
packages/kerf-hvac/
|
no source ↗ |
| Aerodynamic / structural analysisD5 |
yes
packages/kerf-aero/
|
no source ↗ |
| Schematic / PCB (EDA)D6 |
yes
packages/kerf-electronics/
|
no source ↗ |
| SPICE simulationD6 |
yes
packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/spice/
|
no source ↗ |
| 3-axis CAM (toolpaths / G-code)D7 |
yes
packages/kerf-cam/
|
no source ↗ |
| FDM slicingD7 |
yes
packages/kerf-slicing/src/kerf_slicing/cura_runner.py
|
no source ↗ |
| Civil / geo analysisD8 |
yes
packages/kerf-civil/
|
no source ↗ |
| Dynamics / motion / controlsD9 |
yes
packages/kerf-motion/
|
no source ↗ |
| PLC / firmware (IEC 61131-3)D10 |
yes
packages/kerf-plc/
|
no source ↗ |
| Solar PV system analysisD10 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/solarpv/
|
partial source ↗ |
| Tolerance stackup / GD&TD11 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/tolstack/
|
no source ↗ |
| Optics / acoustics analysisD12 |
yes
packages/kerf-optics/
|
no source ↗ |
| BIM (IFC export)D13 |
yes
packages/kerf-bim/
|
partial source ↗ |
| Jewelry designD13 |
yes
packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/jewelry/
|
no source ↗ |
| Should-cost / material selection / LCAD14 |
yes
packages/kerf-costing/
|
no source ↗ |
- yes shipped
- partial works with limits
- paid tier present, but behind an add-on or meter
- no not available
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