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Twinmotion vs Lumion

Twinmotion logo

Twinmotion

CAD

Real-time visualization for architecture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Lumion

CAD

Architectural visualization made easy

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Twinmotion has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Twinmotion epic Games' own pricing announcement (unrealengine.com/twinmotion.com) sets an individual Twinmotion seat at $445 per year, and the bundled Unreal Subscription covering Twinmotion, Unreal Engine and RealityCapture together at $1,850 per seat per year, once a company's annual gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000 USD; below that threshold the same software is free, including for commercial use, which makes list price highly dependent on company size rather than usage.; 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: Twinmotion covers Easy import, Lumion covers Content library.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Twinmotion and Lumion actually diverge.

Attributes where Twinmotion and Lumion differ
AttributeTwinmotionLumion
Starting priceFree$29/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, MacOSWindows
Founded19911998

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CAD).

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 Twinmotion

  • Easy import
  • Vegetation
  • Phasing
  • Video export
  • Direct link to CAD
  • Epic Games account
  • MacOS support

Only in Lumion

  • Content library
  • Effects
  • Video animation
  • LiveSync
  • License activation

Both cover

  • Real-time rendering
  • VR export
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • ArchiCAD
  • Rhino
  • Vectorworks
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Twinmotion

  • Architectural visualization
  • Design presentationnot Lumion

Lumion

  • Architectural visualization
  • Client presentationsnot Twinmotion

Both are used for architectural visualization, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Twinmotion

  • Epic Games' own pricing announcement (unrealengine.com/twinmotion.com) sets an individual Twinmotion seat at $445 per year, and the bundled Unreal Subscription covering Twinmotion, Unreal Engine and RealityCapture together at $1,850 per seat per year, once a company's annual gross revenue exceeds $1,000,000 USD; below that threshold the same software is free, including for commercial use, which makes list price highly dependent on company size rather than usage.

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

Twinmotion

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Non-commercial
  • Professional$499/month
    • Commercial use

Lumion

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Twinmotion if

  • You need easy import.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, MacOS.
  • You also want vegetation.
Twinmotion review

Choose Lumion if

  • You need content library.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want effects.
Lumion review

Questions people ask

Is Twinmotion or Lumion better?
Neither clearly leads. Twinmotion 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, Twinmotion or Lumion?
Twinmotion has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Twinmotion and $29/month for Lumion.
Does Twinmotion or Lumion run on more platforms?
Twinmotion runs on Windows, MacOS. Lumion runs on Windows.
Can I use Twinmotion for free?
Yes. Twinmotion has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lumion starts at $29/month.
What is Twinmotion best used for?
Twinmotion is most often used for architectural visualization, design presentation. Of those, design presentation is not what Lumion is typically brought in for.
What can Twinmotion do that Lumion cannot?
Twinmotion covers Easy import, Vegetation, Phasing, Video export. Lumion covers Content library, Effects, Video animation, LiveSync. Both handle Real-time rendering, VR export, Revit, SketchUp.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lumion: Where can I find Lumion pricing information?

Specific pricing details are not published on Lumion's public website. Interested customers need to visit the full Lumion website or contact the sales team directly for quotes.

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Lumion: Does Lumion offer a free trial?

A free trial is available for Lumion, though the specific trial duration and included features are not detailed on the main website.

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Lumion: What is Lumion's licensing model?

Lumion is a commercial software product for architects and 3D rendering professionals. Licensing details and purchase options require contacting the sales team directly.

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