Most plugins cost nothing; only FredoPortrait and FredoSpline are paid, with prices not published, so budget zero for the core bundle and check the listing page before buying either of those two.
About
In practice. What you can do with Fredo6 Bundle.
Fredo6 Bundle is not a single product but a set of more than 40 specialized SketchUp extensions distributed individually on SketchUcation: FredoScale for scaling and bending, FredoCorner for rounding edges, Curviloft for lofted curved surfaces, and others covering geometric transformation and curve drawing. All of them need the shared LibFredo6 library to run, on SketchUp 2017 or later.
Most of the plugins are free to download; only FredoPortrait and FredoSpline require a separate paid license, with prices not published on the listing page. Because each extension is installed and updated on its own, there is no single bundle purchase or unified changelog.
Practical uses
Shape editingA SketchUp user installs FredoScale to scale, stretch or bend part of a model without rebuilding the geometry.
Organic modelingA designer uses Curviloft to loft curved surfaces between profile lines for furniture or product shapes.
Features & use cases
Plugin sketchup
Pros and cons. What Fredo6 Bundle does well, and what to expect.
Pros
Most of the 40+ plugins are free, covering a wide range of modeling needs (scaling, corners, curved surfaces).
Each plugin is narrowly focused, so it is easy to install only what a specific modeling task needs.
Cons
Not a unified product: each plugin installs and updates separately, with no single bundle purchase page.
Requires installing the shared LibFredo6 library first, an extra setup step before any plugin works.
When it makes sense. Keep Fredo6 Bundle, or challenge it?
Keep if
Keep it if you already model in SketchUp and want free, specialized tools for scaling, curves or edge work.
Challenge if
Avoid it if you want one installer and one changelog: each plugin is managed separately on SketchUcation.
Pricing. What does Fredo6 Bundle cost ?
Free
$0
Permanent free plan
Most of the 40+ plugins in the bundle (FredoScale, FredoCorner, Curviloft, etc.) are free to download
Most plugins cost nothing; only FredoPortrait and FredoSpline are paid, with prices not published, so budget zero for the core bundle and check the listing page before buying either of those two.
Frequently asked questions.
What to know before choosing Fredo6 Bundle.
What is Fredo6 Bundle used for?
Fredo6 Bundle is a collection of over 40 free SketchUp modeling plugins (FredoScale, Curviloft and others), with a couple sold separately.
SketchUp users (designers, architects) who want free, specialized modeling extensions for scaling, curves and edges.
Is Fredo6 Bundle worth the price?
Most plugins cost nothing; only FredoPortrait and FredoSpline are paid, with prices not published, so budget zero for the core bundle and check the listing page before buying either of those two.
What are the best alternatives to Fredo6 Bundle?
The main alternatives to Fredo6 Bundle are: SketchUp Pro, 1001bit Tools. Free alternatives: 1001bit Tools.