Archicad vs Lumion
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad |  Lumion | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #20 5.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $1,149 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Archicad EDU: $0 Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Collaborate: $237 a month | Lumion Pro: $1,149 a year Pro Floating: $1,499 a year Custom: on request |
| Verdict | Archicad brings building design, documentation and collaboration into a BIM workflow, with the Studio and Collaborate plans differing in teamworking and MEP provisions. Eligible learners can use the free EDU license for non-commercial work, with its watermark restriction. | Lumion Pro combines model rendering, a large asset library, and cloud tools for sharing and review. Check the Windows requirements, annual billing, and single-active-session license limit before choosing a plan. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit Lumion |