# SketchList 3D Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is SketchList 3D the right 3D CAD solution for you? Explore 13 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/204375/SketchList-3D/reviews --- SketchList 3D 4.3 (13) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of SketchList 3D Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.2 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-13 of 13 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use MR MARK R. Engineering Retired, Currently Condo Association President Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Finally, useful Woodworking Design Software" July 17, 2020 5.0 The learning curve is low and made easier by available videos that walked me through the basic concepts and initial steps needed to get going. Interactive ZOOM sessions with one of the company principals demonstrate the various functions of Sketchlist 3D. In them he responds to questions by working through an issue in an active instance of Sketchlist 3D. To me this is a real gift allowing me to see how its done 1st hand asking questions along the way. The good sessions are made available online for future reference. After I was up and running, it allowed me to focus on the design of my project not struggle with the complexity of the software. Starting with the 3D area of of the project, adding boards, positioning, sizing and shaping them as I would with real wood. It gives me a 3D virtual image of what was envisioned inside my head. Seeing how things fit, allowing me to identify the potential problems in construction and tool positioning. Most importantly allowing me to make the changes and adjustments to the project in the software instead of the shop. It allows me to virtually build in software what's been rolling around inside my head. Making the woodworking part much more productive. I think this is a great produce. Looking forward to the next version. Pros This is not a complex CAD package. It is reasonable priced cabinet, furniture woodworking design program driven by woodworkers. Projects are developed board by board. Pretty much the way you are going to build them. The Initial learning curve is low. The mirroring function eliminated work to produce duplicate components such as cabinets, drawers, doors... Resizing in the X and Y direction is simple. Optimizing function tells me what materials are needed Shop Drawing function can produce 2D diagrams of individual pieces or the whole project. Exports to DXF file for CAD packages and CNC software. Produces 3D Pdf files for wife, friend or customer approval. Sketchlist 3D is a work in progress that is far enough along to be extremely useful and easy to use. Once basic concepts are understood, you only need to know how to work with wood. Cons Needs better setups facilities allowing users to define options such as text size... It could be more consistent across different functions user interface screens. Optimizer could better deal with odd size stock or scrap. Not everything needs to come in full sheets Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 Thank you for your review. We agreed that the setup, scrap, and user interface needed to be more streamlined. We made these improvements in the newly released SketchList 3D Version 5 (our most user-friendly version). We are excited for you to check it out! FA Farhat A. Design Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good for begginers" July 14, 2021 4.0 Pros Ease of deployment and multiple feautures Cons Compared to Revit Architecture, there are lesser features and rendering is less detailed. Alternatives considered [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) Reason for choosing SketchList 3D Because its easier and quicker comparatively, i get satisfactory results in lesser time Review Source Response from SketchList July 19, 2021 Thank you for this review. I think your assessment is correct. SkecthList 3D is more specific to woodworking and as a result, has less detail ability than a CAD program. But as you point out CAD is more diffuclt to learn and use. CI Christian I. Owner Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good software, HORRIBLE customer support" October 15, 2025 2.0 Overall, a good experience with the software Unfortunately the company is not being honest with the customers. They blocked the license I had for v4 in order to push the purchase of the v5. There is no cheap upgrade offer neither. Pros Very intuitive 3D furniture planning software. Easy to use and not difficult to learn. Woodworking is for me only a hobby, but the software helped me plan the projects I have built. Cons Customer service is horrible and outsourced. I bought a so called perpetual license for SketchList3d v4 PRO,which was not cheap. After they came out with the v5, the support for the v4 was stopped and my license key does not work anymore. I must renew the license key every time I start the software. Technical support ignored my claims and refused to solve the issue. If I spend several hundreds of dollars on a "life time" license, I expect that this also works. The company does not provide a cheap way to upgrade to v5 neither. Review Source MS MARK S. Hobbyist Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sketchlist from the Hobbyist point of view" July 22, 2020 5.0 It's been great. I've used it for everything from simple tables and cabinets to entire rooms (I built a library and a kitchen with it). Pros I use Sketchlist as a way of getting my designs out of my head and on to paper/screen. Once I've worked out the design, of course, it then serves as a guide of how to build whatever I'm building. The cutsheets alone are worth the price of admission, but working in 3D and being able to show others a 3D example of what I'm doing (and therefore getting wifely approval) is also highly valued. Cons This software has a bit of a learning curve. I'm a computer professional and have a leg-up on most users as a result, but I can imagine that for someone unfamiliar with computers this may be difficult to learn. That said, however, \[SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN\] has put a lot of effort into education - videos, documentation and the like - and he's always available to answer a question. Like anything else, Reason for choosing SketchList 3D I didn't really look at anything else. When I went shopping for woodworking software (8years ago), Sketchlist was pretty much the only thing out there that was a fully-realized product and did what I needed. I've seen no reason to change. Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 Thanks for your feedback! The newly optimized SketchList 3D Version 5 is our most user-friendly version yet. All of the features and tools are more intuitive and streamlined. We do offer free group training meetings every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Please join us with questions, ideas, and feedback. NC Nathan C. retired Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Overall, Very Happy" July 28, 2020 5.0 For me, coming from no experience using CAD software, there was a learning curve. But this is the case with any software that is powerful. Once I got a feel for the order to do things, then it was much easier for me. It is very important to learn how to use the Optimize Tool and to set up your stock so the the cut list will give you accurate information. "Optimize early and often" is critical to being able to use this software successfully. There are a lot of videos on the company's website that are extremely helpful. Pros My favorite feature of SketchList 3D is the cut list and the ability to know the amount of stock necessary for a build. I'm a newbie to woodworking and this feature is a huge help. Once you get past the learning curve, it is really fun to use. Cons At times, I would find features that I thought should be in the program, but this was due to my lack of experience with the program. The features are there when you learn to use them. Only criticism I have is that the full featured program is a bit pricey for the weekend warrior - I took advantage of an upgrade special and got the professional version. It would be a nice feature to be able to purchase component upgrades, such as the ability to do a cut list, without paying for features that you do not need. Review Source Response from SketchList August 4, 2020 Thanks for your review. Please join us for our open meeting on Wednesday and I'll show you exactly how to use the optimizer functions. HD Harold D. Owner Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "saved me more money than the cost of the software" July 17, 2020 5.0 My only regret is not having bought this software sooner in my woodworking career and if any advice I'd pass along would be to buy the pro version instead of the hobby version...the optimizer will save you the difference in cost in savings not only on wood but time with the cutting diagrams. I am also using this software to export my designs to my Shaper Origin so I'm not spending any additional time learning another design software. Great software and excellent support. Pros This software allowed me to easily design cabinets for my garage shop and then optimize the cutting diagram so I not only knew how much wood I needed for my project but how to cut out the pieces to minimize the waste. Cons Most of the challenges were more user error than a limitation of the software i.e., not being aware of all the aspects or capabilities of the software when designing cabinets. The help and forums were amazing and with videos to guide me through my user errors I became more efficient at designing. Switched from [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) easier to use Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 Thank you for your feedback! We are happy that you find the software useful. The newly released SketchList 3D Version 5 is our most user-friendly version yet. This should help make your workflow with the software quite a bit smoother. hH hussein H. graphic designer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "review" August 19, 2022 4.0 Pros good software in 3d modeling for solid object woodwork and furniture I like it because it's easy to use and so powerful Cons not so good at modeling organic shapes but I guess it's not made for this type of 3d object Review Source MW Murray W. Owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Where has customer communication gone?" February 7, 2022 5.0 In the past year or so all communication with me has stopped making it impossible to use product Pros Easy to create with. Ideal for my business. Cut List spreadsheet is a real timesaver Cons Not always easy to edit some aspects. i.e. change choice of material selection, grain direction etc Reason for choosing SketchList 3D At the time Sketchlist had better response to my question Review Source NT Normand T. owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SketchList 3D Review" July 17, 2020 4.0 rapid design producing a 3D renderind and pdf is appreciated by my clients fun to use Pros 3D design can design a project on the computer the way I do it in my shop Cons the dots and text are small on a 4k screen - had to buy a 27'' screen Switched from [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) modifying a sketchup design was a pain Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 My intention was to develop woodworking software that thought as we woodworkers do. By the sound of your comments - maybe I succeeded. We are always continually working to improve our software to make it more intuitive and easy to use. The newly released SketchList 3D Version 5 is our most user-friendly version yet. We are excited for you to try it out! RB Roger B. Account/Project manager Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Home user of pro version" July 19, 2020 4.0 The greatest benefits are being able to determine how much material is needed for a project before the first cut is made (Optimizer) and the second is being able to clearly see what the end product will look like in three d. Pros Easy to use as designed for wood workers. Layout and design of a project is done in a logical way. The optimizer shows perfectly cuts, wood used and minimizes wastage. Cons Does not mirror upwards. Mirroring to the left is wonderful. It would be great if you could mirror bottom to top. Reason for choosing SketchList 3D Ease of use as it is specifically for wood workers using boards. Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 Thanks Roger, Our newest version, SketchList 3D V5, now has vertical mirroring. We are excited for you to check it out. Feedback like this is so helpful - thank you! BS Bob S. Director of Engineering Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sketchlist 3D Silva review" July 17, 2020 5.0 Very good... enjoy using the product to create wood working projects for use around our home. Pros The ability to design and develop wood working projects based on intuitive board concepts. Cons Some standard features of desktop applications are missing (i.e. move or copy and paste selected items) Alternatives considered [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/211798/SketchUp/) Reason for choosing SketchList 3D Price and ease of use. Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 Bob - thanks for your input. We're happy that you find SketchList helpful for your woodworking projects. We incorporated these new features in the newly released SketchList 3D Version 5. We are excited for you to try it out! GF Gustavo F. Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SketchList as a support software to streamline the manufacture and sale of a product" July 17, 2020 4.0 SketchList is a very good tool to streamline many processes that are related to the Design, Manufacture and Costing of products made of wood and some other materials used in the field of construction. Pros \* It is a very intuitive and easy to use, as well as versatile to obtain cut lists, templates and approximate costing of an entire project. \* Rendering is very easy and illustrative for presenting designs to customers. \* I have not used it in CNC together with CAD-CAM yet, but I think the DXF files that can be generated in SketchList are very useful for it Cons \* Sometimes I have had difficulties opening the file of a finished project that I have already exported previously. \* Some tools, such as Rotating objects or subassemblies, are somewhat complicated, and you have to invest a little more time. Review Source Response from SketchList April 15, 2021 Gustavo, thanks for writing a review. We made these improvements in the newly released SketchList 3D Version 5. We are excited for you to check out the streamlined process of rotating and subassemblies. JC Janelle C. Custom builder Furniture Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "New user" July 31, 2020 4.0 Pros I like It produces cultists and shopping lists. Cons It’s taking me a while to learn all the shortcuts and how to’s. Haven’t figured out how to get a shopping list which is one of my main reasons for purchase. I need to watch more of their videos provided to learn all the how’s. It’s just finding the time. Review Source Response from SketchList August 4, 2020 Thank you for your review. Please join me on our Tuesday or Wednesday open meetings. We can show you exactly how to get the reports you need. You should have an email from me about the login. If not send us an email and I'll get a link to you. Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [3D CAD](https://www.capterra.com/3d-cad-software/)