Lumion vs Planner 5D

Lumion8.8Visit Planner 5D8.3Visit

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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Planner 5D #9 in 3D Visualization Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Planner 5D

• Lumion fits best

  High-end architectural rendering

• Planner 5D fits best

  Consumer-friendly AI home visualization

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Side by side

Feature	Lumion 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Planner 5D 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#5 in 3D Visualization Software	#9 in 3D Visualization Software
Best for	High-end architectural rendering	Consumer-friendly AI home visualization
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$96/user/mo	$59.99/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Web	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Community, Tickets · 24/7	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Lumion 5/6 · Planner 5D 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	Hybrid
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	Free plan includes unlimited projects and project sharing AI layouts, floor-plan recognition, and visual content generation Professional adds 4K renders, panoramas, and CAD export
Cons	The desktop application requires Windows No mobile viewing is provided Paid plans center on commercial licensing	Free users access only 50% of the furniture catalog Premium provides standard renders rather than unlimited 4K renders Advanced Professional features cost $49.99 per month
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 →	Planner 5D is a cross-platform 3D visualization and home-design application for homeowners, beginners, and design professionals. It supports floor-plan creation and uploads, furniture and decor placement, 2D and 3D project views, realistic… 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

• Planner 5D — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited projects and project sharing
  • AI layouts, floor-plan recognition, and visual content generation
  • Professional adds 4K renders, panoramas, and CAD export

  Where it doesn't

  • Free users access only 50% of the furniture catalog
  • Premium provides standard renders rather than unlimited 4K renders
  • Advanced Professional features cost $49.99 per month

• Lumion8.8/10 · 14-day trial

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

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• Planner 5D8.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad, consumer-friendly home visualization tool with AI and 2D/3D workflows.

  Visit Planner 5DFull verdict →