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Rayon

#15 of 36 in Architecture Software

from $21 a monthFree plan

What it is

Rayon is AI-powered CAD software for interior designers and architects, focused on 2D architectural drawings rather than 3D work. It combines drafting commands with BIM tools for drawing plans. AI features can find or generate assets, answer CAD questions, create architectural visuals, and convert images into vector sketches or wireframes. Teams can edit together in real time, comment, doodle, and share public links. Rayon offers more than 4,000 elements and more than 100 templates, and users can make their own libraries and templates. It imports DWG, DXF, PDF, and image files, with those imports capped at 25 MB; export formats include PNG, PDF, DWG, and DXF. Rayon is available on the web and as Windows and macOS desktop apps. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free. Pro costs 21.00 USD per month billed monthly; Team costs 38.00 USD per month, per editor, billed monthly, and includes a 15-day free trial.

Who it suits. Rayon suits interior designers and architects producing 2D plans. Its collaboration tools may suit teams that need shared editing, comments, and link-based sharing.

Good

  • Combines drafting commands with BIM tools.
  • Supports real-time collaboration and public-link sharing.
  • Includes more than 4,000 elements and 100 templates.
  • Imports and exports DWG and DXF.

Watch for

  • It is not 3D software.
  • File imports are capped at 25 MB.
  • Free plan limits PDF and DWG export.
  • Pro and Team are billed monthly.

Verdict

Rayon focuses on collaborative 2D architectural drawing, with AI tools and multiple import and export formats. Check the import cap and plan-specific features against your workflow.

Plans and prices

PlanPriceBilled
Free$0—
Pro$21 a monthper month
Team$38 a monthper month, per editor

From Rayon's own pricing page, checked 29 Sept 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

2D drawings
Rayon is a 2D drawing tool and is not 3D software. source
AI features
Its AI features include finding or generating assets, answering CAD questions, generating architectural visuals, and converting images into vector sketches or wireframes. source
CAD and BIM tools
The product combines drafting commands with BIM tools for drawing architectural plans. source
Collaboration
Rayon supports realtime collaborative editing, comments, doodles, and sharing through public links. source
Company founding
Rayon says it was co-founded in October 2021 by Bastien Dolla and Stanislas Chaillou. source
Company location
Rayon lists its registered address as 1 Rue de Stockholm, 75008 Paris, France. source
Desktop apps
Rayon provides desktop app downloads for Windows and Mac. source
Founded
2021 source
Headquarters
Paris, France source
Import and export
Rayon imports DWG, DXF, PDF, and images, and exports PNG, PDF, DWG, and DXF. source
Import limit
DWG/DXF, PDF, and image imports are capped at 25 MB. source
Libraries and templates
Rayon offers more than 4,000 elements and more than 100 pre-built templates, and users can create their own libraries and templates. source
Privacy
Rayon says it uses US-based processors and applies appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable, for transfers of personal data. source
Product
Rayon describes itself as AI-powered CAD software for interior designers and architects. source
Support
Free includes async support and AI support, Pro includes async personal support, and Team includes live personal support. source