My Campervan vs SketchUp
SketchUp is a general-purpose 3D program in which you draw everything yourself. In My Campervan your van is already there with its factory dimensions, and the planner calculates your conversion. Below you’ll find the differences side by side, with the source of every fact.
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At a glance
Every difference side by side
Every fact about another product has a source number; the sources are listed at the bottom. Checked on 9 November 2026.
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| My Campervan | SketchUp | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | 3D planner built for campervans | General-purpose 3D modelling software, not made for vans[1] |
| Where it runs | In the browser on computer, tablet and phone; nothing to install | |
| Free to try | 7 days free, no payment details: 1 design in a set van; power, water, weight and export locked | |
| Price | €7.99 per month or €39.99 one-off for 12 months, incl. VAT | Go €10.25 and Pro €31.58 per month billed annually, excl. VAT[1] |
| Vans with factory dimensions | 22 vans in 114 variants | Built-in vans not stated; models from users and manufacturers in 3D Warehouse[3] |
| Ready-made layouts | 15, each fully editable | Not stated[3] |
| Library | 180+ parts in 13 groups | 3D Warehouse with models from users and manufacturers[3] |
| Collision check | Yes, with the measurement in millimetres | Not stated[1] |
| Power: battery, solar, cables | Consumption, battery, solar, alternator, shore power, cable size and fuses | Not stated[1] |
| Water | Daily use, tank, boiler and pipe lengths | Not stated[1] |
| Insulation | Heat loss, heater, condensation and the manufacturer’s installation guideline | Not stated[1] |
| Weight and axle loads | Front and rear axle, left and right, with full tanks and passengers | Not stated[1] |
| Shopping and cut lists | Power, water, cutting and insulation kit, with cutting plan and cut list (Project Pass) | |
| Build guides and videos | Build plan sized to your design: for each piece of furniture, drawings, a cut list, every step explained and a build video (Project Pass) | Not stated; you make 2D drawings yourself with LayOut (Pro)[1] |
| Export | PDF and CSV | Free: SKP, PNG and STL; more formats in the paid versions[2] |
| Camper requirements (inspection) | Checks your design against the requirements of the RDW (NL), TÜV and DEKRA (DE) and the Landesprüfstelle (AT) | Not stated[1] |
| Community | Community Campfire: share designs in 3D, ask and answer questions, comment and follow; also in the free trial | |
| Languages | 12, including English, German and Dutch | 13 languages, no Dutch[8] |
When to choose which
Choose My Campervan if…
- You want to design in the browser, also on a tablet or phone
- You want power, water, insulation and axle loads calculated
- You want to know, kit by kit, what to buy and cut
- You want to check your design against the camper requirements of the RDW or TÜV
- You want a build guide with a build video for each piece of furniture, sized to your own design
- You want to try it free for 7 days first, with no payment details
Choose SketchUp if…
- You want to model everything yourself, also beyond your van
- You already use SketchUp and have your own workflow
- You want to use other people’s models from 3D Warehouse
- You want to use the free version for a private project
- You want to ask questions about the software in the official forum
Frequently asked questions
Is My Campervan an alternative to SketchUp for a camper conversion?
Yes, if you don’t want to draw everything yourself: My Campervan has 22 vans in 114 variants ready with factory dimensions, plus 15 ready-made layouts, and the planner calculates power, water, insulation and axle loads. If you want to model anything freely, also beyond your van, SketchUp is the better fit.
Is SketchUp free?
There is a free browser version, SketchUp Free, for non-commercial use. According to the maker, Pro costs €31.58 per month billed annually, excl. VAT (as of 9 November 2026), and has a 7-day free trial.
Do I have to draw my van myself in SketchUp?
The maker doesn’t mention built-in vans; you draw your van yourself or find a model by another user or manufacturer in 3D Warehouse. In My Campervan you pick your van and variant, and the load space is there with its factory dimensions.
Which languages are SketchUp and My Campervan available in?
According to the maker, SketchUp is available in 13 languages, not including Dutch. My Campervan is available in 12 languages, including English, German and Dutch.
What does My Campervan cost?
After 7 days free you choose Monthly (€7.99 per month, cancel any month) or the Project Pass (€39.99 one-off for 12 months). Prices include VAT.
Where the facts come from
All information about other products comes from the makers’ websites, checked on 9 November 2026. Prices and features may have changed since. Spotted a mistake? Email us at hello@buildmycampervan.com and we’ll fix it.
- 1sketchup.trimble.com/en/plans-and-pricing
- 2help.sketchup.com/en/admin/sketchup-free
- 3sketchup.trimble.com/en/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free
- 4sketchup.trimble.com/en/products/sketchup-pro/trial
- 5sketchup.trimble.com/en/industries/woodworking
- 6help.sketchup.com/en/sketchup/generate-report
- 7forums.sketchup.com/about
- 8help.sketchup.com/en/accounts-and-administration/product-questions
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