Lumion AlternativesTop 3D Modelers and other similar apps like Lumion

Lumion is described as 'Real-time 3D visualization tool for making movies and still shots of architecture, planning and design. It is also possible to give live demonstrations' and is a 3D Modeler in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Lumion for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and SaaS apps. The best Lumion alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Lumion are Autodesk Maya, Twinmotion, Autodesk 3ds Max and Cinema 4D.

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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

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    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    139 Blender alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
    Splash Artwork for Blender 4.3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Grease Pencil

    Blender VS Lumion

     

    • Most users think Blender is a great Lumion alternative.

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Lumion.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Lumion.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceLumion is Paid and Proprietary
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    Autodesk Maya

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    Professional-grade 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and visual FX software used in films, TV, and games, featuring advanced tools, Bifrost effects, and a visual programming environment for intricate simulations.

    62 Autodesk Maya alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Autodesk Maya screenshot 1

    Autodesk Maya Features

    1.  3D Sculpting
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Texturing
    4.  Cross-Platform

    Autodesk Maya VS Lumion

     

    • This alternative is disputed. Autodesk Maya is a legitimate Lumion alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Autodesk Maya is the most popular commercial alternative to Lumion.

    • Autodesk Maya is Paid and ProprietaryLumion is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Twinmotion

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    Designed by architects for architects, veteran visualization studio KA-RA has announced the release of Twinmotion®2, an award winning real-time studio that lets architects and designers create, edit and share interactive 3D models.

    34 Twinmotion alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Twinmotion screenshot 1

    Twinmotion Features

    1.  Real time rendering

    Twinmotion VS Lumion

     
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    • Almost everyone thinks Twinmotion is a great Lumion alternative.

    • Twinmotion is Paid and ProprietaryLumion is also Paid and Proprietary
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    BIM software offering tools for architectural design, MEP, structural engineering, and construction. Supports cloud worksharing, collaborative processes, and integrates analysis tools for multidisciplinary teams, enhancing design...

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  6. Autodesk 3ds Max icon

    Autodesk 3ds Max

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    Professional-grade software designed for 3D modeling, rendering, and animation, equipped with comprehensive tools for creating detailed worlds. Widely used across film, TV, games, and design projects, it includes the powerful Arnold renderer, offering artistic control over scenes and characters.

    84 Autodesk 3ds Max alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autodesk 3ds Max screenshot 1

    Autodesk 3ds Max Features

    1.  Splines
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Parametric Modeling
    4.  Bones

    Autodesk 3ds Max VS Lumion

     
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    Cinema 4D

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    CINEMA 4D is a commercial, cross-platform, high-end 3-D graphics application, produced by MAXON Computer GmbH of Friedrichsdorf, Germany. Noted for its flexible interface and ease of use, it is capable of procedural and polygonal/subd modelling, animating, lighting, texturing...

    48 Cinema 4D alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cinema 4D screenshot 1

    Cinema 4D Features

    1.  Rendering
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Support for scripting
    4.  Procedural Modeling

    Cinema 4D VS Lumion

     
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    Sketchfab

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    Sketchfab is the first web service to publish interactive 3D content online in real-time without plugins.

    80 Sketchfab alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browse a huge archive of content

    Sketchfab Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    3.  WebGL
    4.  Embeddable
    5.  API Integration
    6.  Online Sharing

    Sketchfab VS Lumion

     

    • Some users think Sketchfab is a great Lumion alternative, some don't.

    • Sketchfab is the most popular Web-based alternative to Lumion.

    • Sketchfab is Freemium and ProprietaryLumion is Paid and Proprietary
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    Houdini

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    Houdini covers all the major areas of 3D production, including:

    • Modeling - All standard geometry entities including Polygons, (Hierarchical) NURBs/Bezier Curves/Patches & Trims, Metaballs
    • Animation - Keyframed animation and raw channel manipulation (CHOPs), motion captur.
    50 Houdini alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Houdini screenshot 1

    Houdini Features

    1.  Procedural Modeling
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Motion Capture
    4.  3D Sculpting
    5.  3D Renderer

    Houdini VS Lumion

     
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    ArchiCAD

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    ArchiCAD offers computer aided solutions for handling all common aspects of aesthetics and engineering during the whole design process of the built environment — buildings, interiors, urban areas, etc.

    81 ArchiCAD alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ArchiCAD screenshot 1

    ArchiCAD Features

    1.  Bim
    2.  CAE

    ArchiCAD VS Lumion

     
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    MagicaCSG

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    A lightweight signed distance field editor and renderer.

    131 MagicaCSG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MagicaCSG screenshot 1

    MagicaCSG Features

    1.  Rendering

    MagicaCSG VS Lumion

     
  13. Autodesk Revit icon

    Autodesk Revit

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    BIM software offering tools for architectural design, MEP, structural engineering, and construction. Supports cloud worksharing, collaborative processes, and integrates analysis tools for multidisciplinary teams, enhancing design, construction, operations, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure.

    30 Autodesk Revit alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Autodesk Revit screenshot 1

    Autodesk Revit Features

    1.  Parametric Modeling
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Schedule Backup
    4.  Online Sharing
    5.  Bim
    6.  Stress Testing
    7.  Vectorize raster images
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  HD-Rendering

    Autodesk Revit VS Lumion

     
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    Enscape3D

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    Enscape is a real-time visualization and virtual reality tool for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. It integrates design and visualization workflows across all project phases, making it the easiest and fastest way to turn models into immersive 3D...

    32 Enscape3D alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Enscape3D Features

    1.  Meta Quest Support
    2.  Bim
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  VR support
    5.  Rendering
    6.  Virtual Reality
    7.  3D visualization

    Enscape3D VS Lumion

     
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    picoCAD

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    picoCAD is a program to build and texture lowpoly 3D models. Programs for modelling are overly complicated, picoCAD aims to make it fun, easy, and accessible by focusing on the bare essentials. This program was made using pico 8.

    130 picoCAD alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    picoCAD screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free

    picoCAD VS Lumion

     
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