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    Skatter

    Skatter is a parametric object-scattering extension for SketchUp. It populates terrain and scenes with vegetation, people, vehicles, or other assets while offering modes that limit model weight.

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    Add Skatter to SketchUp when manual placement or instance weight becomes a recurring cost; for a sparse scene, it adds more settings than value.

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    About

    In practice. What you can do with Skatter.

    Skatter is a parametric object-scattering extension for SketchUp. It populates terrain and scenes with vegetation, people, vehicles, or other assets while offering modes that limit model weight.

    Key strengths: Precise control over natural and structured distributions.; Non-destructive composition editing.; Can reduce the weight of heavily populated scenes with suitable modes.; Includes a visualization-ready asset library..

    Add Skatter to SketchUp when manual placement or instance weight becomes a recurring cost; for a sparse scene, it adds more settings than value.

    Practical uses

    • Scatter multiple plant species across terrain.
    • Populate a neighborhoodCars, furniture, and people.
    • Build editable parametric patterns.

    Features & use cases

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    Pros and cons. What Skatter does well, and what to expect.

    Pros

    • Precise control over natural and structured distributions.
    • Non-destructive composition editing.
    • Can reduce the weight of heavily populated scenes with suitable modes.
    • Includes a visualization-ready asset library.

    Cons

    • Requires a compatible SketchUp license.
    • Advanced workflows involve several filters and controls.
    • Render Only output depends on a compatible render engine.

    When it makes sense. Keep Skatter, or challenge it?

    Keep if

    • You already use SketchUp and frequently populate landscapes or urban scenes.
    • Your scenes contain enough instances to slow down the native model.

    Challenge if

    • You do not use SketchUp because the extension cannot run alone.
    • Your scenes only contain a few manually placed objects.

    Pricing. What does Skatter cost ?

    Free

    $0

    No permanent free plan.

    Lifetime license

    Paid plans available. See the official pricing source for details.

    Official pricingChecked on August 30, 2026

    Alternatives. What could replace Skatter?

    Current

    Direct substitutes

    Our verdict. What to know about Skatter.

    Why this verdict

    Average

    Skatter is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, no free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

    Skatter Summary

    Category
    design & prototyping tool.
    Price from
    Licence perpétuelle (Perpetual license).
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You do not use SketchUp because the extension cannot run alone; Your scenes only contain a few manually placed objects.
    Alternatives
    SketchUp Pro, Lumion.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Add Skatter to SketchUp when manual placement or instance weight becomes a recurring cost; for a sparse scene, it adds more settings than value.

    Frequently asked questions.

    What to know before choosing Skatter.

    What is Skatter used for?

    Skatter is a parametric object-scattering extension for SketchUp. It populates terrain and scenes with vegetation, people, vehicles, or other assets while offering modes that limit model weight.

    How much does Skatter cost?

    Skatter is sold as a lifetime license. Perpetual, monoposte: 149 € hors TVA ; Standalone, un an: 99 € par an hors TVA ; Network, un an: 249 € par an hors TVA Price verified on 2026-08-30.

    Is Skatter suitable for beginners?

    Skatter suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Skatter worth the price?

    Add Skatter to SketchUp when manual placement or instance weight becomes a recurring cost; for a sparse scene, it adds more settings than value.

    What are the best alternatives to Skatter?

    The main alternatives to Skatter are: SketchUp Pro, Lumion.

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