$0.32/render vs $540/year.
30 seconds vs hours of setup.
V-Ray requires 3ds Max or SketchUp, months to master, and expensive hardware. Lumiforma works in your browser — upload a photo and get a professional render in 30 seconds.
| Lumiforma | V-Ray | |
|---|---|---|
| Render time | Under 30 seconds | 15 minutes to 4+ hours |
| Annual cost | From $19/month | $540 - $839/year + host software |
| Hardware required | Any browser | High-end GPU or CPU ($1,000+) |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Months to years |
| Platform | Browser (any OS) | Windows, Mac, Linux (with host software) |
| 3D model required | No — works from photos | Yes — requires full 3D scene |
Lumiforma
- You want professional renders without buying a $540/year V-Ray license plus 3ds Max or SketchUp.
- You need results in 30 seconds instead of waiting 15 minutes to 4+ hours per render.
- You do not have a high-end GPU or CPU and do not want to invest $1,000+ in hardware.
- You want to skip the months-long learning curve and start rendering today.
V-Ray
- You need granular control over physically based materials, lighting, and camera settings.
- Your studio already has 3ds Max, SketchUp, or Rhino integrated with V-Ray in production.
- You have dedicated rendering specialists who rely on V-Ray's advanced shading network.
- You produce final hero shots that require extensive manual post-processing and compositing.
Skip the $540/year License
Get started at $19/month with 60 renders included. No host software like 3ds Max or SketchUp required.
No Hardware Investment
V-Ray demands a high-end GPU or CPU costing $1,000+. Lumiforma runs entirely in your browser on any device.
Render in 30 Seconds
V-Ray renders take 15 minutes to 4+ hours depending on scene complexity. Lumiforma delivers results in under 30 seconds.
Zero Learning Curve
V-Ray takes months to years to master. Upload a photo to Lumiforma and get a professional render in minutes.
$0.32/render vs $540/year.
30 seconds vs hours of setup.
V-Ray requires 3ds Max or SketchUp, months to master, and expensive hardware. Lumiforma works in your browser — upload a photo and get a professional render in 30 seconds.