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Lumion vs Veras
Both stand on architecture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Lumion Pro combines rendering, asset, material, and cloud collaboration tools for architectural presentations. Review the Windows requirements, one-session license limit, and annual upfront billing before selecting a plan.
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Veras combines image generation, editable 3D scene creation, and image-to-video workflows for design work. Its shared credit pool and 1000 px maximum output resolution are worth considering alongside the trial and paid plans.
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| Lumion | Veras | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lumion Pro: $1,149 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lumion.com | chaos.com |
| On architecture software | #26 of 36 | #30 of 36 |
Lumion: what it does well
- Creates images, animations, and 360 panoramas
- Includes more than 8,000 assets
- LiveSync connects with listed CAD and BIM tools
- 14-day trial requires no credit card
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Requires a compatible Windows computer
- Named-user license allows one active session at a time
Veras: what it does well
- Creates visualizations from sketches, images, and prompts
- Turns floor plans into editable 3D scenes
- Can generate video from an image
- Trial includes 100 Chaos credits
- Output ownership remains with users, subject to stated terms
What to know first
- No free plan
- Images and videos share monthly credits
- Maximum output resolution is 1000 px
- Intended for professional use only