D5 Render, Lumion and Twinmotion: What Do You Get? 2024 Edition

[@ratishenov2507]

Thank you!!! Very nice information video!!! Make more similar comparison videos for these programs!!!

[@viarender]

I’m delighted that you found it useful or informative!

[@AshtonAime3D]

After using Enscape and Lumion for years , I switched over to D5 Render about a year and half ago . I feel like if you know how to set up your own HDRI properly , you can get some seriously beautiful results and make it stand out from other people using the same program . The workflow is so much better in my opinion . Also support staff is way more responsive and immediate than when I used the other programs. I just think most people tend to use the bare bones of the programs and that’s why so many people’s renders tend to look the same . The quality of my renders have dramatically improved by switching to D5. While I do believe there are some features that they can improve on , I’m always so excited when they release their new updates because I know things can only get better quality wise .

[@viarender]

@@AshtonAime3D It’s an amazing program alright, and the pace of updates is staggering. Happy to hear about your experience with it! Thanks for watching.

[@GeorgesDalbo]

Thank you so much for your professionnal job. I could make my idea about which software to choose in my case. It will be D5 Pro. Congratulation for your great video..

[@viarender]

I’m really delighted that you found the video useful!! Thanks for watching!

[@ДаниилГоршкалев]

Hi there. Thanks for the video, very informative. Would you say that Lumion's value proposition has diminished over the years especially comparing it to the D5?

[@viarender]

@@ДаниилГоршкалев Hello! That’s a great question. In many ways, yes. But you have to keep in mind that many of the users of Lumion are architects and firms, so the price is not a barrier, ease of use for non technical users is key. And Lumion exterior renders in Raster mode are still stunning. But…. In almost every way, D5 has closed the gap, it is newer, more lightweight, faster and the results for interiors are way better. I love Lumion, but I’m not spending $1500 usd per year for it. Also, Twinmotion is free now for everyone, and that’s amazing. Great question!

[@ДаниилГоршкалев]

@@viarender Thank you for your answer. Why $3000 per year? I've just checked their website, and pro version costs $1500 per year. Am I missing something? Additionally, it would be cool to hear shortly your thoughts about Enscape as I feel it is no longer being actively discussed. Take care)

[@viarender]

@ Sorry, my mistake! I think it used to cost that much. I’ve edited my response with the correct price.

[@nnay00]

Lumion is an old software that's been dragging its heels all these years, struggling to keep up with the accelerating pace of change....this is typical of all fields. D5, on the other hand, is a recent program that's well in tune with the times and looking to the future. It takes full advantage of all available nvidia technologies, develops AI tools, innovates with features such as the latest scatter tool....and, above all, it's a dynamic team that develops very, very quickly. Twinmotion is between the 2, in my opinion it's always been a little less good than Lumion but I'm still keeping an eye on it for one reason only....it was bought by EPIC, so if they want to push this software they have unlimited means to do so. I've been using D5 for a year and a half now and for me it's the best of the 3 today. And we're waiting for pathtracing on D5 to make up for its slight lack of rendering quality.

[@viarender]

@@nnay00 Thanks for your comments, and taking the time to write them up. D5 really is newer, more agile and more lightweight. It still has its issues, but it’s so very impressive. The thing with Lumion is that it was never intended for the average user; but for architecture companies and those without a 3D background. Ease of use seems to be the focus, and delivering atmospheric renders. The 100,000 users they have seems to imply that the model did work. I guess it’s a question of can they stay current and relevant. Thanks so much for watching!

[@captainagk]

i switched from c4d to blender and now i have no more questions

[@viarender]

@@captainagk Blender is great, but there is a learning curve that is steep for newcomers. But it’s amazing that it’s still free!