# Lumion Pro, SketchUp, SOLIDWORKS vs Designcenter Comparison

| | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 110 | 1,327 | 644 | 628 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (40.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $129.00 1 Seats Per Year | No pricing available | Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Lumion Pro

Pros:
- Simple (3 reviews)
- Time-Saving (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Materials (2 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)

### SketchUp

Pros:
- Ease of Use (14 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Rendering Quality (7 reviews)
- Expensive (5 reviews)

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (37 reviews)
- Features (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (17 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

### Designcenter

Pros:
- Features (81 reviews)
- Ease of Use (64 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (31 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (30 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (82 reviews) | 8.5 (1136 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 9.0 (238 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (83 reviews) | 8.9 (1154 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 8.1 (504 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (272 reviews) | 8.2 (112 reviews) | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (104 reviews) | 7.9 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 8.1 (905 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 8.6 (225 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (77 reviews) | 8.2 (1123 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 8.8 (231 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Lumion Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SketchUp

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Go Subscription

Price: $129.00 1 Seats Per Year

Description: Design & collaborate anywhere.

Key Features:
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Designcenter

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter X Essentials

Price: Starting at $238.75 1 Subscription Per Month

Description: Browser-based essential Designcenter CAD, CAM and CAE tools. Create and edit Designcenter data with zero translation.

Key Features:
- Feature-based solid modeling
- Synchronous technology
- Drafting

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.3/10 | 317 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (298 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.8 (296 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (297 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 7.9 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 7.6 (221 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 6.8 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.3 (293 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 7.1 (269 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 7.5 (259 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 7.5 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 6.6 (216 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 6.8 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 6.5 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.2 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.1 (118 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.4 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 7.1/10 | 293 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | Not enough data | 7.0 (275 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | Not enough data | 6.9 (268 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | Not enough data | 6.4 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | Not enough data | 7.0 (266 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | Not enough data | 6.6 (264 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | Not enough data | 7.5 (271 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.4 (274 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | Not enough data | 6.7 (253 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | Not enough data | 7.6 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | Not enough data | 7.7 (262 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.1 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.2 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | 8.2/10 | 329 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 113 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (305 reviews) | 9.5 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 9.4 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 8.9 (308 reviews) | 9.2 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.7 (294 reviews) | 8.1 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (297 reviews) | 8.5 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 9.1 (305 reviews) | 8.3 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 9.3 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (290 reviews) | 8.3 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 7.4 (265 reviews) | 8.6 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (264 reviews) | 9.0 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 7.3 (244 reviews) | 8.4 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |
| **Designcenter** | 8.2/10 | 59 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (55 reviews) | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 9.0 (53 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | 5.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (20 reviews) | 6.2 (15 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 65 |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | 7.7/10 | 24 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.5/10 | 166 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 7.3 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 8.1 (16 reviews) | 7.4 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 6.3 (12 reviews) | 6.6 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | 6.0 (13 reviews) | 6.9 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | 8.6/10 | 37 |
| **SketchUp** | 7.2/10 | 478 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.1 (460 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 7.4 (464 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 9.0 (30 reviews) | 7.3 (453 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 7.7 (448 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | 8.6 (29 reviews) | 6.9 (444 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 9.3 (29 reviews) | 7.4 (436 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 7.3 (411 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 6.5 (394 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 6.5 (368 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 7.9 (420 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 6.2 (238 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | 5.6/10 | 7 |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Lumion Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **SketchUp** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |
| **Designcenter** | 8.8/10 | 152 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | 9.5 (101 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 9.1 (79 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (76 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (31 reviews) | 9.0 (77 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (78 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 8.4 (75 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (75 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (79 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (76 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (75 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 8.8 (73 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (92 reviews) | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Lumion Pro (3):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to SketchUp (6):** [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to SOLIDWORKS (10):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to Designcenter (2):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Lumion Pro | SketchUp | SOLIDWORKS | Designcenter | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.5% | 75.6% | 44.4% | 26.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 34.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 6.3% | 21.9% | 40.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Lumion Pro

- **Architecture & Planning:** 68.0%
- **Design:** 7.2%
- **Construction:** 7.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.1%
- **Events Services:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.0%
- **Animation:** 1.0%
- **Automotive:** 1.0%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 1.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 1.0%
- **Other:** 8.2%

#### SketchUp

- **Architecture & Planning:** 47.1%
- **Design:** 16.6%
- **Construction:** 11.2%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 1.1%
- **Retail:** 1.0%
- **Furniture:** 0.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 16.7%

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.1%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.9%

#### Designcenter

- **Automotive:** 15.2%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 14.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 10.9%
- **Defense & Space:** 6.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 5.5%
- **Design:** 5.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.9%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.6%
- **Semiconductors:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 29.0%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Lumion Pro

- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1057 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (137 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Twinmotion](https://www.g2.com/products/twinmotion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Artlantis](https://www.g2.com/products/artlantis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Maxwell Render](https://www.g2.com/products/maxwell-render/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (953 reviews)

### Alternatives to SketchUp

- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (953 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (520 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1057 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (613 reviews)

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (520 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (613 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (416 reviews)

### Alternatives to Designcenter

- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (718 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (520 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1046 reviews)
- [FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (62 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Lumion Pro

- Title: [Is Lumion software free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-lumion-software-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "There is a free trial but after that, no."
- Title: [What is Lumion software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-lumion-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is for 3D rendering of architectural projects."
- Title: [How to do night renders?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14437-how-to-do-night-renders) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Use or edit Night rendering styles built into software by Lumion."

### SketchUp

- Title: [What is SketchUp used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sketchup-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "What I primarily use SketchUp for is extremely quick concept ideas for the construction of a project or the explaining of a project. The programs easy..."
- Title: [Ye](https://www.g2.com/discussions/ye) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi!"
- Title: [When is the Sketchup for IPAD going to be released. I joined the beta back in September 2021 and have been waiting eagerly.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-is-the-sketchup-for-ipad-going-to-be-released-i-joined-the-beta-back-in-september-2021-and-have-been-waiting-eagerly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hey there! SketchUp for iPad has been released. Check out our website for more information: https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-for-ipad"
- Title: [Building the site is a pain but is critical. This needs to be easier.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/building-the-site-is-a-pain-but-is-critical-this-needs-to-be-easier) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Try the 2DXY_SiteSurvey add-on.  The precise survey lines are very easy to set.  The become familiar with the integrated site location and sand box tools for..."
- Title: [What is next?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-next-d4049eff-b5d6-487f-b730-0c3f2631ae44) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "#iPad!!!"

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

### Designcenter

- Title: [Which companies are using NX software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-companies-are-using-nx-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://www.sw.siemens.com/de-DE/customer-case-study/?fm_1ARrzH=true&f2=EwNgrAjFEiQ"
- Title: [What is NX software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-software-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "NX software used mainly for CAD modeling, Simulation And analysis"
- Title: [What is NX CAD used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nx-cad-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for Product design as well as Tool/Mold design. It is also used for 2D drawing. In die casting industry, it is used vastly for Mold design due to..."
- Title: [Can I use NX for 3D printing purpose?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-nx-for-3d-printing-purpose) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. You can use"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-sketchup-vs-solidworks-vs-designcenter)