LightStanza
LightStanza: A collaborative lighting design tool with electric-light and daylight calculations. Ranked #9 of 28 in Lighting Design Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $26.25/mo (annual); best for collaborative lighting calculations.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $26.25/mo (annual)
- Best forCollaborative lighting calculations
- Free planYes
- Paid from$26.25/mo
- 3D visualizationYes
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Calculates electric lighting and simulates daylight.
- Imports Revit, CAD, PDF, image, Rhino, and SketchUp models.
- Combines 2D/3D editing, fixture management, reports, and shared projects.
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 3 monthly calculations.
- Starter provides 9 monthly calculations; higher limits require pricier plans.
- Rhino and SketchUp imports use Collada format.
Our verdict on LightStanza
LightStanza is a cloud-based photometric design and analysis platform for lighting designers, architects, and engineers working on electric-lighting calculations and daylight simulations. Its workflow combines model imports, fixture and IES file management, 2D plan and 3D model editing, renderings, reports, and shared projects. It suits teams coordinating architectural lighting analysis in a browser, with Windows support noted for the Revit plugin; it is less suited to buyers who need high calculation volume on a free plan.
The free tier includes 3 monthly calculations, imports for Revit, CAD, PDF, and images, and point-in-time daylight calculations. Starter costs $35 per month billed monthly or $26.25 per month billed annually, and raises the allowance to 9 monthly calculations while adding basic renderings. Core is $99 monthly or $51.67 monthly billed annually, with 18 calculations, presentation or customized renderings, and project reports with a logo. Premium costs $199 monthly or $105 monthly billed annually; it includes 40 monthly calculations, Google Maps access, array tools, a LEED daylight scorecard report, and annual daylight calculations. The increasing calculation limits make plan choice consequential for recurring analysis work.
Import and collaboration breadth are central strengths: Revit, CAD, PDF, and image files are supported, while Rhino and SketchUp models enter through Collada format. The Revit plugin helps transfer models, and the platform also includes fixture and IES file libraries, calculation history, and shared project collaboration. Those capabilities suit teams that need analysis and design materials together, rather than a narrowly focused calculator. Buyers who need more than 3 calculations should compare the paid limits and annual billing; those who require native Rhino or SketchUp import workflows may prefer another fit. LightStanza is a stronger match for collaborative architectural calculations than for users seeking an unrestricted free workflow.
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LightStanza fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $26.25/mo |
| 3D visualization | Yes |
| Plot & paperwork | Not verified |
| Live previsualization | Yes |
| Console protocols | Not verified |
| Platforms | Web; Windows (Revit plugin) |
| Fixture library size | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Autodesk Revit, Rhino (Collada import), SketchUp (Collada import), Google Maps |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $26.25/mo (annual) (source) |
| Website | lightstanza.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
LightStanza integrations
LightStanza lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Autodesk Revit
- Rhino (Collada import)
- SketchUp (Collada import)
- Google Maps
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