Before Trimble transitioned to the current subscription-only landscape in 2020, SketchUp Make 2017 was the go-to for personal, non-commercial projects. Unlike the current web-based free version, the 2017 desktop edition allows you to:
Keep your files on your hard drive rather than relying solely on cloud storage. Key Features and Capabilities
remains a legendary name in the 3D modeling community because it is the final free, standalone desktop version of SketchUp ever released. While the software has since moved to a web-based "SketchUp Free" model and a subscription-based "Pro" desktop suite, many hobbyists and woodworkers still seek out the 2017 version for its offline capabilities and extension support. The Legacy of SketchUp Make 2017