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

Grouped by discipline (D1–D14), same as Kerf's own capability list. Click a section to expand it.

D1 Geometry & core CAD 0 of 6 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Constraint sketcher (geo + dim)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/sketch.py`	no source ↗
Pad / pocket / revolve	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/solid_features.py`	no source ↗
B-rep booleans (general NURBS)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/boolean.py`	no source ↗
Assemblies — mates	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/assembly/mates.py`	no source ↗
2D drawings (views/dims/sections)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/geom/make2d.py`	partial source ↗
Sheet metal	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/construction_verbs_tools.py`	no source ↗

D2 Structural / FEA 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Structural member design (AISC/ACI)	yes `packages/kerf-structural/`	no source ↗
FE — plate / shell / solid	yes `packages/kerf-fem/`	no source ↗

D3 Machine elements 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Gear rating (AGMA / ISO 6336)	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/gearstrength/`	no source ↗
Shaft / bearing / fastener sizing	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/bearings/`	no source ↗

D4 Thermal / fluid / HVAC 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Thermal / HVAC analysis	yes `packages/kerf-hvac/`	no source ↗

D5 Aero / marine / space 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Aerodynamic / structural analysis	yes `packages/kerf-aero/`	no source ↗

D6 Electronics / EDA / silicon 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Schematic / PCB (EDA)	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/`	no source ↗
SPICE simulation	yes `packages/kerf-electronics/src/kerf_electronics/spice/`	no source ↗

D7 Manufacturing / CAM 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
3-axis CAM (toolpaths / G-code)	yes `packages/kerf-cam/`	no source ↗
FDM slicing	yes `packages/kerf-slicing/src/kerf_slicing/cura_runner.py`	no source ↗

D8 Civil / infrastructure / geo 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Civil / geo analysis	yes `packages/kerf-civil/`	no source ↗

D9 Dynamics / motion / controls 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Dynamics / motion / controls	yes `packages/kerf-motion/`	no source ↗

D10 Electrical / energy / PLC 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
PLC / firmware (IEC 61131-3)	yes `packages/kerf-plc/`	no source ↗
Solar PV system analysis	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/solarpv/`	partial source ↗

D11 Tolerancing / metrology / QA 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Tolerance stackup / GD&T	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/tolstack/`	no source ↗

D12 Optics / acoustics 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Optics / acoustics analysis	yes `packages/kerf-optics/`	no source ↗

D13 Verticals 0 of 2 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
BIM (IFC export)	yes `packages/kerf-bim/`	partial source ↗
Jewelry design	yes `packages/kerf-cad-core/src/kerf_cad_core/jewelry/`	no source ↗

D14 Cost / materials / LCA 0 of 1 matched

Capability	Kerf	Trimble SketchUp
Should-cost / material selection / LCA	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

Corrections welcome. These rows are read off published documentation on the date shown and go stale as products ship. If a row is wrong, open an issue — the source file is public/compare/sketchup.md and every claim in it carries a link.