Lumion vs pCon.planner

Lumion8.8Visit pCon.planner7.1Visit

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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pCon.planner #22 in 3D Visualization Software 7.1/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit pCon.planner

• Lumion fits best

  High-end architectural rendering

• pCon.planner fits best

  Free room planning with product catalogs

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Side by side

Feature	Lumion 8.8/10 Visit ↗	pCon.planner 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.1
Ranking	#5 in 3D Visualization Software	#22 in 3D Visualization Software
Best for	High-end architectural rendering	Free room planning with product catalogs
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$96/user/mo	Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop, Cloud
Platforms	Windows, Web	Windows, Web
Support	Docs, Community, Tickets · 24/7	Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Lumion 5/6 · pCon.planner 4/6
Real-time scenes	✓	✓
360° tours	✓	✓
VR/AR support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
AI visualization tools	✓	✓
Video export	✓	✓
Mobile viewing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Cost-free edition supports core room and interior design work Real-time, high-resolution rendering plus videos, animations, and panoramas Manufacturer catalogs, CAD exchange, web sharing, and AR exports
Cons	The desktop application requires Windows No mobile viewing is provided Paid plans center on commercial licensing	Advanced professional features require the PRO edition PRO licensing requires contacting the vendor or a sales partner Desktop-focused workflow limits use to Windows and macOS
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 →	pCon.planner is a desktop CAD application for architects, interior designers, dealers, and manufacturers working on room layouts and interior spaces. Its core workflow covers 2D and 3D planning, furniture and product model placement,… 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

• pCon.planner — where it wins

  • Cost-free edition supports core room and interior design work
  • Real-time, high-resolution rendering plus videos, animations, and panoramas
  • Manufacturer catalogs, CAD exchange, web sharing, and AR exports

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced professional features require the PRO edition
  • PRO licensing requires contacting the vendor or a sales partner
  • Desktop-focused workflow limits use to Windows and macOS

• Lumion8.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• pCon.planner7.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A capable free room-planning tool with catalogs, rendering, CAD exchange, and presentation exports.

  Visit pCon.plannerFull verdict →