AutoCAD vs Lumion
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| AutoCAD |  Lumion | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #2 7.8 | #20 5.9 |
| Maker | AutoCAD | — |
| Starts at | $260 a month | $1,149 a year |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Monthly: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request AutoCAD Annual: on request | Lumion Pro: $1,149 a year Pro Floating: $1,499 a year Custom: on request |
| Verdict | AutoCAD combines 2D and 3D work with specialized toolsets and collaboration features. Check the subscription terms and price against your needs, particularly the named-user and one-device-at-a-time limits. | 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 AutoCAD | Visit Lumion |