Lumion
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Industry-Leading 3D Rendering Software For Architects
How to Replace LumionOverview
Features
23 features across 10 categories
Collaboration(6)
Visual workspace for reviews with visual markups, version history, and device-agnostic access
Review designs on any device
Clients can open shared links without logins or installs
Share renders with one-click upload to Lumion Cloud
Track and manage versions of shared designs for faster approvals
Add comments and markups directly on views and versions
Content(1)
Access to 10,000+ high-quality assets, materials, lighting, and effects
Effects(1)
Build custom effects stacks or layer up from preset styles
Integration(3)
Works with all major CAD and BIM software
Real-time rendering plugin for Revit allowing design at speed without breaking workflow
Real-time rendering plugin for SketchUp allowing design at speed without breaking workflow
Output(3)
Create diagram clarity views for reviews
Choose aspect ratio and resolution based on deliverable type with consistent results
Export high-res stills, walkthroughs, and 360° panoramas up to 16K
Product Tier(3)
Client-ready visuals with complete scene control for high-quality visualization
Advanced tier offering flexible licensing options
Fast visual feedback for concept design with real-time ray tracing in SketchUp or Revit
Rendering(3)
Create 4K renders in minutes with fast processing
Improved AI image upscaler for sharper high-resolution images up to 16K, ideal for boards and print
Real-time ray tracing, lights, and materials integrated directly into CAD/BIM tools
Scene Building(1)
Add terrain, nature, entourage, and atmosphere in a few clicks
Scene Control(1)
Fine-tune lighting, weather, skies, and seasons to match project needs
Workflow(1)
Free plugin that keeps CAD/BIM models and visualizations in sync, showing changes instantly
Pricing
Lumion View
- ✓Real-time ray tracing in SketchUp and Revit
- ✓4K renders
- ✓Diagram views
- ✓Cloud upload
- ✓Fast visual feedback for concept design
Lumion Pro
Popular- ✓Client-ready visuals
- ✓Complete scene control
- ✓High-quality visualization
- ✓Context control
- ✓10,000+ assets and materials
- ✓Custom FX stacks
- ✓Lighting control
- ✓High-resolution outputs up to 16K
- ✓AI image upscaler
- ✓Lumion Cloud collaboration
- ✓Visual markups
- ✓Version history
- ✓LiveSync plugin
- ✓All major CAD/BIM compatibility
Lumion Studio
- ✓Advanced licensing options
- ✓All Lumion Pro features
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a Lumion alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 23 features.
Buy Lumion
Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Lumion saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 23 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
4 known integrations