$0.32/render vs $1,149/year.
No GPU required.
Lumion needs a dedicated NVIDIA GPU, runs only on Windows, and costs $1,149/year. Lumiforma runs in any browser, on any device, and renders in 30 seconds.
| Lumiforma | Lumion | |
|---|---|---|
| Render time | Under 30 seconds | 10-50 minutes (4K) |
| Annual cost | From $19/month | $1,149/year (Pro) |
| Hardware required | Any browser | NVIDIA RTX 3060+ GPU |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Days to weeks |
| Platform | Browser (any OS) | Windows only |
| 3D model required | No — works from photos | Yes — imports from SketchUp, Revit, etc. |
Lumiforma
- You do not want to spend $1,149/year on Lumion Pro plus an NVIDIA RTX GPU.
- You work on Mac or Linux and cannot run Lumion's Windows-only software.
- You need renders in 30 seconds instead of waiting 10-50 minutes for 4K output.
- You want to render from photos without building or importing a 3D model.
Lumion
- You need real-time 3D scene walkthroughs and flythrough animations for client meetings.
- Your workflow depends on importing SketchUp, Revit, or ArchiCAD models into a full 3D environment.
- You require Lumion's extensive library of 6,000+ objects, materials, and landscaping assets.
- You produce animation-heavy deliverables like walkthrough videos on a regular basis.
Save Over $900/year
Lumion Pro costs $1,149/year. Lumiforma starts at $19/month with 60 renders included — no expensive license required.
Works on Any Device
Lumion runs only on Windows with an NVIDIA RTX 3060+ GPU. Lumiforma works in any browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, or tablet.
No 3D Model Needed
Lumion requires importing a 3D model from SketchUp or Revit. Lumiforma works directly from photos — no modeling step required.
30 Seconds vs 50 Minutes
A 4K Lumion render takes 10-50 minutes. Lumiforma delivers a professional render in under 30 seconds, every time.
$0.32/render vs $1,149/year.
No GPU required.
Lumion needs a dedicated NVIDIA GPU, runs only on Windows, and costs $1,149/year. Lumiforma runs in any browser, on any device, and renders in 30 seconds.