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At a Glance
Blender
Blender
Star Rating
(297)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Blender
Lumion
Lumion
Star Rating
(86)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Lumion
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Blender excels in 3D modeling with a score of 6.7, while Lumion shines in 3D rendering, achieving a remarkable score of 9.5. Reviewers mention that Blender's sculpting and topology features are particularly strong, making it a favorite for detailed modeling tasks.
  • Reviewers say that Lumion's ease of use is a significant advantage, scoring 9.2 compared to Blender's 7.1. Users on G2 highlight Lumion's intuitive interface, which allows for quicker project turnaround times, especially for those new to 3D design.
  • G2 users mention that Blender's extensive file support, including STL, 3MF, and OBJ compatibility, is a major plus, scoring 9.1, 8.8, and 9.4 respectively. In contrast, Lumion's file support is less comprehensive, which can limit flexibility for users working with various file types.
  • Users say that both software products offer strong rendering capabilities, but Lumion's lighting and texture features, scoring 9.6 and 9.5, respectively, are often praised for their realism in architectural visualizations. Reviewers mention that Blender's rendering capabilities are solid but may require more manual adjustments to achieve similar results.
  • Reviewers mention that Blender's community support and documentation score highly at 8.9, providing users with a wealth of resources for troubleshooting and learning. In contrast, Lumion's support is rated equally at 8.5, but users report that the community around Blender is more active and helpful.
  • Users report that Blender's generative AI features, while still developing, show promise with scores around 4.3 to 6.5, whereas Lumion does not emphasize AI capabilities as much. Reviewers say that this could be a deciding factor for users looking to leverage AI in their design processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Blender
No pricing available
Lumion
No pricing available
Free Trial
Blender
No trial information available
Lumion
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
248
8.5
70
Ease of Use
7.1
250
9.2
71
Ease of Setup
9.1
17
8.7
10
Ease of Admin
8.6
13
8.1
7
Quality of Support
8.5
217
8.5
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
10
8.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
245
9.7
67
Features by Category
8.4
1,320
Not enough data
Design
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Not enough data
Move
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
Store & Manage
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
File Support
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
Not enough data
File Editing
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Not enough data
Software Integrations
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Software Type
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Urban Planning and DesignHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.8
64
Plan
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
5.8
11
Design
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.9
212
8.8
228
Library
8.3
24
8.8
24
8.5
22
8.3
24
Rendering
9.5
23
8.8
24
9.5
23
9.1
24
9.6
23
8.5
23
9.2
23
9.2
24
8.8
20
8.6
24
8.9
19
8.9
22
Integrations
8.2
14
8.6
17
8.2
21
8.7
22
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
53
Not enough data
Editing
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Platform
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Project Management
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Blender
Blender
Lumion
Lumion
Blender and Lumion are categorized as 3D Rendering and Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Blender
Blender is categorized as 3D Printing, Animation, Video Effects, 3D Modeling, and Video Editing
Lumion
Lumion is categorized as Urban Planning and Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
Lumion
Lumion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Lumion
Lumion
Architecture & Planning
68.2%
Design
7.1%
Construction
7.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.4%
Telecommunications
1.2%
Other
14.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Charles M.
CM
Charles M.
Verified User in Automotive

It is in constant evolution and still needs to be a complete tool to apply in major industries as a primary design software, it is still of complementary use, it seems to me that some modeling tools work correctly only when you use a graphic drawing...

Lumion
Lumion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ar. Thyagarajan s.
AS
Ar. Thyagarajan s.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

i love lumion as a designing and rendering software because its hard to find such tools with rendered out put while we are designing is very happy to get it done

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

It's not industry standard / doesn't seem to be very widely-used compared to V-Ray or even Enscape (super difficult to use and super easy to use, respectively) Also all renders and people models available end up looking like a 3d video game or cartoon...

Alternatives
Blender
Blender Alternatives
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Maya
Maya
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Lumion
Lumion Alternatives
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SketchUp
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Discussions
Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
How to speed up the render time?
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
With the help of a reliable and trustworthy source, you can achieve a fixed match. First, let me say that a fixed match is real, and many know this. However,...Read more
Lumion
Lumion Discussions
How to do night renders?
1 comment
MB
Use or edit Night rendering styles built into software by Lumion.Read more
What is Lumion software used for?
1 comment
AP
It is for 3D rendering of architectural projects.Read more
Is Lumion software free?
1 comment
MS
There is a free trial but after that, no.Read more