# VanPlot vs the alternatives

Prices and features as published by each vendor, checked August 2026. VanPlot's maker sells one of these tools, so every claim is dated and the full head-to-heads at vanplot.com/compare name what the others do better. Competitor names and prices belong to their owners.

| | VanPlot | Vanspace 3D | VanCAD | SketchUp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 once (founding), then $59 | $57 lifetime ($27 first year) | $69.99 / year | Free tier · Go $129/yr · Pro $399/yr |
| Runs in the browser | Yes | No, Windows/Mac download | Yes | Free tier only |
| Free plan that saves | Yes, 15-min trial, plan stays saved | No trial | No, saving is paid | Yes |
| Refund | 14 days, keep exports, even after logging in | 14 days; logging in voids it (their terms) | — | — |
| Weight, axles, balance | Live payload, axle split, centre of mass | No | Totals only | No |
| Power and autonomy | Battery + solar vs daily draw | No | Wiring run lengths, no sizing | No |
| Cost | Itemised budget, materials, running costs | No | BOM | No |
| Cut list | Stud-by-stud from the framing | No | Bill of materials | Plugins, Pro only |
| Design checks | Clearances, doors, sanity checks | No | No | No |
| Van models | 27 vehicles / 159 variants from manufacturer specs | 170+ templates | 130+ traced bodies | Model it yourself |
| First-person view | Walk mode + orbit | First-person interior view | — | Yes |
| Model literally anything | No, vans and what goes in them | No | No | Yes |

Where the others are ahead (from the published comparison pages)
- Vanspace 3D lists 170+ van templates against VanPlot's 159 variants. Check your exact van and length in both.
- VanCAD has boolean cuts and ships updates quickly.
- SketchUp models anything; VanPlot only does vans.

Sources: vanspace3d.com checkout and trustpilot.com/review/www.vanspace3d.com (2.5/5 from 289 reviews, checked August 2026); vancad.com pricing page (USD shown); sketchup.com pricing. Full pages: vanplot.com/compare.