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A-Frame vs Lumion

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A-Frame

Software

Web framework for building VR experiences

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Lumion

Software

Architectural visualization made easy

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only A-Frame has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: A-Frame requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation; Lumion enterprise tier is priced by quote only, labelled Let's talk in the vendor's own pricing data, alongside otherwise self-serve tiers with published dollar and pound figures
  • They diverge on capability: A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Lumion covers Real-time rendering.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which A-Frame and Lumion actually diverge.

Attributes where A-Frame and Lumion differ
AttributeA-FrameLumion
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devicesWindows
Founded20151998

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in A-Frame

  • Declarative HTML
  • Entity-component system
  • WebXR support
  • Cross-platform
  • Three.js
  • AR.js
  • Physics engines
  • Networking

Only in Lumion

  • Real-time rendering
  • Content library
  • Effects
  • Video animation
  • VR export
  • LiveSync
  • Revit
  • SketchUp

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

A-Frame

  • Virtual reality web experiencesnot Lumion
  • Augmented reality applicationsnot Lumion
  • 3D web visualisationsnot Lumion
  • Interactive 3D content for web browsersnot Lumion

Lumion

  • Architectural visualizationnot A-Frame
  • Client presentationsnot A-Frame

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

A-Frame

  • Requires WebXR-capable browser; not supported on older browsers or devices without WebXR implementation

Lumion

  • Enterprise tier is priced by quote only, labelled Let's talk in the vendor's own pricing data, alongside otherwise self-serve tiers with published dollar and pound figures

Pricing, plan by plan

A-Frame

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the A-Frame review.

Lumion

$29/month
  • Standard$1499/month
    • Core features
  • Pro$2999/month
    • Full features
    • More content

Which should you pick?

Choose A-Frame if

  • You need declarative html.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices.
  • You also want entity-component system.
A-Frame review

Choose Lumion if

  • You need real-time rendering.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want content library.
Lumion review

Questions people ask

Is A-Frame or Lumion better?
Neither clearly leads. A-Frame starts at Free and Lumion at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, A-Frame or Lumion?
A-Frame has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for A-Frame and $29/month for Lumion.
Does A-Frame or Lumion run on more platforms?
A-Frame runs on Web (via WebXR), VR headsets, AR-capable mobile devices. Lumion runs on Windows.
Can I use A-Frame for free?
Yes. A-Frame has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lumion starts at $29/month.
What is A-Frame best used for?
A-Frame is most often used for virtual reality web experiences, augmented reality applications, 3d web visualisations, interactive 3d content for web browsers. Of those, virtual reality web experiences and augmented reality applications are not what Lumion is typically brought in for.
What can A-Frame do that Lumion cannot?
A-Frame covers Declarative HTML, Entity-component system, WebXR support, Cross-platform. Lumion covers Real-time rendering, Content library, Effects, Video animation.
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