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Lumion vs D5 Render: catalog facts
Lumion	D5 Render
Best for: Architects presenting designs to clients	Best for: Architects and designers who want fast photoreal renders of their models
Paid Paid plans, with a free trial of Lumion Pro.	Free + paid options Free for individuals; Pro plans start at $38 per month.
Windows	Windows
Real-time rendering from CAD and BIM models AI tools for materials, enhancement and upscaling included in every plan All 3 strengths for Lumion Real-time rendering from CAD and BIM models AI tools for materials, enhancement and upscaling included in every plan Cloud review with comments and version comparison	Real-time ray-traced photorealistic rendering Live sync with SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and others All 3 strengths for D5 Render Real-time ray-traced photorealistic rendering Live sync with SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and others Free tier for individuals
Paid software aimed at professional practices Focused on architectural visualization rather than modeling	Advanced features require a Pro subscription Aimed at architectural visualization rather than general 3D work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Lumion lumion.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for D5 Render d5render.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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