Lumion vs Live Home 3D

Lumion8.8Visit Live Home 3D7.6Visit

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

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Live Home 3D #18 in 3D Visualization Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Live Home 3D

• Lumion fits best

  High-end architectural rendering

• Live Home 3D fits best

  Affordable cross-platform home planning

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Side by side

Feature	Lumion 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Live Home 3D 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.6
Ranking	#5 in 3D Visualization Software	#18 in 3D Visualization Software
Best for	High-end architectural rendering	Affordable cross-platform home planning
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$96/user/mo	$19.99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Money-back guarantee	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Web	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community, Tickets · 24/7	Docs, Community
Integrations	9 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Lumion 5/6 · Live Home 3D 6/6
Real-time scenes	✓	✓
360° tours	✓	✓
VR/AR support	✓	✓
AI visualization tools	✓	✓
Video export	✓	✓
Mobile viewing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Primary platform	Desktop	Desktop
Our review
Pros	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	Creates 2D floor plans with corresponding real-time 3D walkthroughs Supports panoramas, video, AR viewing, and VR workflows Runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, and Android
Cons	The desktop application requires Windows No mobile viewing is provided Paid plans center on commercial licensing	Free exports use standard resolution and may include a watermark Published integration coverage centers on Trimble 3D Warehouse Advanced features require a subscription or lifetime license
Our verdict	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 →	Live Home 3D is home and interior design software for homeowners, interior designers, educators, and real-estate professionals. It combines 2D floor-plan creation with real-time 3D models for rooms, houses, and exterior spaces. Users can… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Live Home 3D — where it wins

  • Creates 2D floor plans with corresponding real-time 3D walkthroughs
  • Supports panoramas, video, AR viewing, and VR workflows
  • Runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Free exports use standard resolution and may include a watermark
  • Published integration coverage centers on Trimble 3D Warehouse
  • Advanced features require a subscription or lifetime license

• Lumion8.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit LumionFull verdict →
• Live Home 3D7.6/10 · Free plan

  A cross-platform home planner with real-time 3D, AR, VR, and flexible licensing.

  Visit Live Home 3DFull verdict →