Lumion
Lumion: A high-end rendering suite with strong CAD/BIM workflows and cloud review tools. Ranked #5 of 52 in 3D Visualization Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for high-end architectural rendering.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forHigh-end architectural rendering
- Free planNo
- Paid from$96/user/mo
- Primary platformDesktop
- Founded2010
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Lumion
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 covers materials, lighting, terrain, nature, atmosphere, animation, post-processing, still images, videos, and 360° panoramas. AI-assisted visualization tools and AI upscaling extend its presentation capabilities, while Lumion Cloud supports browser-based sharing, feedback, version management, and approvals.
The product fits teams working across established design applications, with integrations for SketchUp, Revit, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, BricsCAD, Autodesk FormIt, and AllPlan. This breadth makes it suitable for architectural and design workflows that need rendered visuals without abandoning existing CAD or BIM models. The two listed plans address different licensing needs: Lumion Pro Named User provides a single-user commercial license, while Lumion Pro Floating supports use across multiple computers, team sharing, and a floating team license. Both include rendered images, videos, and 360° panoramas, along with direct Lumion Cloud upload.
Lumion is a strong choice for professionals who need presentation-ready architectural imagery, animation, panorama output, and collaborative review. Its 14-day free trial offers a way to assess the workflow before selecting a paid plan. The main fit considerations are platform and viewing scope: the desktop application requires Windows, Lumion Cloud is browser-based and intended for desktop use, and mobile viewing is not provided. Teams seeking a focused Windows-based visualization workflow with CAD/BIM connectivity and cloud approvals should consider Lumion; teams requiring mobile viewing or a non-Windows desktop application should look elsewhere.
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Lumion fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $96/user/mo |
| Real-time scenes | Yes |
| 360° tours | Yes |
| VR/AR support | Yes |
| AI visualization tools | Yes |
| Video export | Yes |
| Primary platform | Desktop |
| Mobile viewing | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows, Web |
| Support | Docs, Community, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: SketchUp, Revit, ArchiCAD, Rhino, AutoCAD, Allplan … See all → |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | lumion.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Lumion integrations
Lumion lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- SketchUp
- Revit
- ArchiCAD
- Rhino
- AutoCAD
- Allplan
- BricsCAD
- Vectorworks
- Autodesk FormIt
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