October 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes
Owning SketchUp 2017 is a small act of rebellion against the subscription economy. It is the last lifeboat from the ship of "you will own nothing and be happy."
Trimble no longer sells SketchUp 2017 licenses. They stopped activating them years ago. If you call their sales line today, they will try to sell you a subscription for $300+ a year.
But if you are a student, a hobbyist, or a stubborn purist who hates SaaS (Software as a Service) with a burning passion? Hunt that license down.
If you’ve typed the phrase into Google recently, don't worry. You aren't alone. And no, you aren't cheap.
October 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes
Owning SketchUp 2017 is a small act of rebellion against the subscription economy. It is the last lifeboat from the ship of "you will own nothing and be happy."
Trimble no longer sells SketchUp 2017 licenses. They stopped activating them years ago. If you call their sales line today, they will try to sell you a subscription for $300+ a year.
But if you are a student, a hobbyist, or a stubborn purist who hates SaaS (Software as a Service) with a burning passion? Hunt that license down.
If you’ve typed the phrase into Google recently, don't worry. You aren't alone. And no, you aren't cheap.