Compared to 2018, 2019 introduced better layer (now “Tags”) management and faster OpenGL rendering. Orbit and pan are smoother, especially on mid-range hardware.
8.5/10 Worth buying in 2026? Only as a used/perpetual license. Don’t pay full price. But as a tool? Still excellent. Would you like a comparison table between 2019, 2021, and the current 2025 version? SketchUp Pro 2019 19.3.252
No forced web login. No lag from cloud syncing. Everything happens locally, which means faster performance and full control over your files. This is the last great “offline-first” SketchUp. Compared to 2018, 2019 introduced better layer (now
LayOut 2019 got real attention. DWG reference files update reliably, vector rendering is crisp, and the viewport performance is noticeably snappier than 2018. For construction documents, this is a genuine upgrade. What’s Not So Good (Con’s) 1. Dated Default Texture Library The built-in materials library still feels stuck in 2015. Low-res, repetitive textures. You’ll immediately want to download third-party texture packs. Only as a used/perpetual license