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Lumion: real-time rendering tools for architects & designers

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Lumion - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

Lumion overview

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Based on 157 verified user reviews

What is Lumion?

By industry, Lumion reviewers are most commonly professionals in architecture & planning (60%). The most frequent use case for Lumion cited by reviewers is 3D architecture (88% of reviewers).

What do users say about Lumion pricing?

Reviewers indicate that Lumion delivers strong capabilities, but many feel its high price is a major drawback. Some users report extra costs for upgrades, hardware, and materials, and say competitors offer similar features for less.

What are the most popular integrations for Lumion?

The Lumion integrations most frequently cited by reviewers are: SketchUp (a 3D architecture product rated 4.8 out of 5 for its integration with Lumion) and Revit (a 3D architecture product, 4.8).

Starting price

199per user /
per year

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Pros & Cons

Rendering

Materials and Textures

Rendering Quality

Pricing

High cost and upgrade fees

Lumion’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Lumion pros, cons and reviews insights

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Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
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3-4(46)
5(110)

What do users say about Lumion?

By industry, Lumion reviewers are most commonly professionals in architecture & planning (60%). The most frequent use case for Lumion cited by reviewers is 3D architecture (88% of reviewers).

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Who uses Lumion?

Based on 157 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Architecture & Planning
Civil Engineering
Design
Construction
Others

Use cases

3D Architecture
Architecture
3D Rendering
3D CAD
Architectural CAD

Lumion's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Lumion users:

Data import/export
Component library
Rendering
3D modeling
BIM modeling
Landscape design

All Lumion features

Features rating:

Video creation
3D imaging
Real-Time updates
3D texture rendering
Presentation tools
Panoramas
Data visualization
Content library
Real-time product visualizations
For aec industry
3D design & modeling
Image editing
Communication management
Animation
Design management
Comparison view
For architects
Modeling & simulation
Collaboration tools
Building information model
Real Time Comparisons
3D light rendering

Lumion awards

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Lumion pricing

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan
Free trial
Subscription

Lumion View

199

/user

Per year

Lumion Pro

999

/user

Per year

Lumion Studio

1,299

Per year

User opinions about Lumion price and value

Value for money rating:

Of 26 reviews that provide robust commentary on Lumion's price and value, 15% mention it in a positive light.

Reviewers indicate that Lumion delivers immediate value and strong capabilities, but many feel its high price is a significant drawback. Users think the cost of both the base and Pro versions is steep, with some functionalities only available in the more expensive Pro plan. Some reviewers find upgrade and update fees add to the expense, and say the lack of a student license or flexible purchase options limits accessibility. They report additional costs for hardware requirements and material packages, and some users say competitors offer similar features at lower prices. Some reviewers wish for longer or more accessible trial options.

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To see what individual users think of Lumion's cost and value, check out the review excerpts below.

“However we realized applications were well worth the cost and the value was immediately apparent.”
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Ali R.

National Account Manager

“The price of the software is relatively high and does not offer a license for students, besides being a little expensive it requires a machine that is very robust which made the use of the software even more expensive. ”
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Gabriela A.

Architect

“The software is quite expensive, wish it had a 60day trial of somewhat where you didn't have to put in your card details to get the free student subscription as it can be tricky.”
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Urvi S.

Student

Lumion integrations (2)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 157 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Lumion integrations and how users feel about them.

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SketchUp

Integration rating: 4.8 (9)

I use sketchup a lot to edit my 3d objects, that I later import into Lumion. Sometimes I will build a whole 3D model in sketchup instead of archicad, so again it is important that the two programs sync.

Sketchup is a good integrating software with Lumion. You create the digital 3d model in Sketchup and you render in it Lumion. These two softwares compliment each other.

Without SketchUp Lumion would have no purpose as I use SketchUp to model interiors that I render in Lumion.

SV

Sanda V.

Architect

1/3
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Revit

Integration rating: 4.8 (5)

Lumion support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Webinars
Documentation

Lumion FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of Lumion?

Lumion has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What is Lumion used for?

Built for architects and designers, Lumion’s real-time rendering solutions fit seamlessly into your workflow, letting you visualize your designs quickly and accurately—from initial concept to completed project. Lumion View: for early design explorations Lumion’s newest product, Lumion View, brings real-time visualization into the earliest stages of design, providing a fast, fluid way to explore, refine, and share ideas, directly in your 3D modeling software. Currently available for SketchUp, it will soon support additional CAD integrations. Lumion Pro: for advanced visualization Lumion’s flagship product, Lumion Pro, is fully compatible with all major CAD and 3D modeling software. With an extensive library of nearly 10,000 objects, characters, and materials, it allows you to add context and depth to any scene. Capture the true spirit of a space with advanced effects, and showcase your designs through high-quality images, animations, and 360° panoramas. With Lumion as your creative companion, you can transform any 3D model into an experience that captivates and inspires. You decide what the future holds. Visualize it in Lumion.


Q. What languages does Lumion support?

Lumion supports the following languages:
Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian (Bokmal), Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Turkish


Q. Does Lumion offer an API?

No, Lumion does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Lumion offer?

Lumion offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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