Bentley LumenRT vs Lumion

Bentley LumenRT8.9Visit Lumion8.8Visit

Higher score Bentley LumenRT #4 in 3D Visualization Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Try Bentley LumenRT

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Lumion #5 in 3D Visualization Software 8.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Lumion

• Bentley LumenRT fits best

  Infrastructure visualization in Bentley workflows

• Lumion fits best

  High-end architectural rendering

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Side by side

Feature	Bentley LumenRT 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Lumion 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#4 in 3D Visualization Software	#5 in 3D Visualization Software
Best for	Infrastructure visualization in Bentley workflows	High-end architectural rendering
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$2,269/yr	$96/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows	Windows, Web
Support	Community, Docs	Docs, Community, Tickets · 24/7
Integrations	8 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bentley LumenRT 0/6 · Lumion 5/6
Real-time scenes	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
360° tours	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
VR/AR support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
AI visualization tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video export	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile viewing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Primary platform	Not checked yet	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Real-time rendering for infrastructure models Imports CAD, BIM and GIS models Creates images, videos, animations and fly-throughs	Real-time rendering with stills, videos, and 360° panoramas CAD/BIM imports and LiveSync for major design applications Lumion Cloud supports comments, versions, and approvals
Cons	Windows-only desktop coverage No free plan Annual price of $2,269 limits accessibility for general visualization	The desktop application requires Windows No mobile viewing is provided Paid plans center on commercial licensing
Our verdict	Bentley LumenRT is real-time visualization software for engineers, designers, planners and infrastructure project teams. It transforms engineering, CAD, BIM and geospatial models into high-resolution images, videos, animations,… Read the review →	Lumion is real-time 3D visualization software for architects, interior designers, landscapers, urban planners, and other design professionals. It imports models from CAD and BIM applications and supports LiveSync workflows. Its toolset… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bentley LumenRT — where it wins

  • Real-time rendering for infrastructure models
  • Imports CAD, BIM and GIS models
  • Creates images, videos, animations and fly-throughs

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop coverage
  • No free plan
  • Annual price of $2,269 limits accessibility for general visualization

• Lumion — where it wins

  • Real-time rendering with stills, videos, and 360° panoramas
  • CAD/BIM imports and LiveSync for major design applications
  • Lumion Cloud supports comments, versions, and approvals

  Where it doesn't

  • The desktop application requires Windows
  • No mobile viewing is provided
  • Paid plans center on commercial licensing

• Bentley LumenRT8.9/10 · Paid

  A focused Windows tool for cinematic infrastructure visualization in Bentley workflows.

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• Lumion8.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A high-end rendering suite with strong CAD/BIM workflows and cloud review tools.

  Visit LumionFull verdict →