D5 Render
7.6#1 in 3d rendering softwareFrom $360 a yearFree planWebWindows
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Live Home 3D
7.6#4 in architecture softwareFrom $19.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | D5 Render | Live Home 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official LiveSync connections are provided for SketchUp, 3ds Max, Rhino, Revit, Archicad, Blender, Cinema 4D and Vectorworks. | The store feature chart lists importing objects from Trimble 3D Warehouse and browsing and importing models from Sketchfab; Sketchfab use requires a free account. |
| Purpose | D5 Render provides real-time photorealistic architectural visualization using path tracing, AI features, and AEC assets. | Live Home 3D helps users create detailed floor plans and 3D renderings for rooms, houses, exteriors, and terrain. |
| Rendering | Its real-time path tracing calculates light bounces, global illumination, and caustics as scene conditions change. | The Mac app supports unlimited on-device offline ray-tracing renders using AMD Radeon ProRender or Cycles, while AI cloud rendering uses purchased credits. |
D5 Render plans
- CommunityFree
- D5 Pro Monthly$38 a month
- D5 Pro Annual$360 a year
- D5 for Teams$708 a year
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Live Home 3D plans
- Live Home 3D (iPhone/iPad/Vision)Free
- Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Month Subscription)$5.99 a month
- Live Home 3D Pro Features (1 Month Subscription)$14.99 a month
- Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Year Subscription)$19.99 a year
- Live Home 3D Pro Features (1 Year Subscription)$39.99 a year
- Live Home 3D Standard (Mac)$59.99, paid once
Pick D5 Render if…
D5 Render suits architecture, engineering, and construction users who need real-time visualization. Its free Community license is for non-commercial work; professional and commercial use requires D5 Pro.
Pick Live Home 3D if…
It suits homeowners and designers who want to draw plans and explore them in 3D. The listed design tools span interiors, exteriors, and terrain.