AutoCAD LT vs Lumion: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Lower cost

AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD LT (annual) plan

$5,400

a year for 10 people · $450 a month

Lumion

Lumion Pro plan

$11,490

a year for 10 people · $957.50 a month

AutoCAD LT costs $6,090 less a year for 10 people.

Lower annual-billing cost for a 10-person team on each product's entry paid plan: AutoCAD LT. This is arithmetic on verified prices, not a recommendation.

10 peopleAutoCAD LTLumion
Entry paid planAutoCAD LT (annual)Lumion Pro
Vendor price$540 per year$1,149 per named user, billed upfront for 1 year
Monthly cost$450$957.50
Annual cost$5,400$11,490
Per user / year$540$1,149
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

AutoCAD LT vs Lumion: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

AutoCAD LT

  • 2D drafting and annotationCreate, edit and annotate drawings on desktop, web and mobile.
  • AutoLISP automationUse AutoLISP to automate workflows and enforce CAD standards.
  • LISP file supportSupports LSP, FAS and VLX file types.
  • Cloud support filesCentrally control support files stored in the cloud.
  • Project-aware palettesTool palettes and CUI load the right resources for each project.
  • Desktop, web and mobile accessUse AutoCAD on desktop, web or mobile to share and review ideas.

Source:autodesk.com/products/autocad-lt/overview ·

Lumion

  • CAD/BIM visualizationTurn CAD or BIM models into visualizations.
  • AI assistanceAI reduces production work while you keep creative control.
  • Lumion Cloud reviewShare visuals in Lumion Cloud for team and client review.
  • Comments and version compareGather comments and compare versions.
  • LiveSync pluginFree LiveSync plugin keeps the CAD/BIM model and visualization in sync.
  • FX stacks and stylesBuild custom FX stacks or start from preset styles.
  • Lighting and weatherAdjust lighting, weather, skies and seasons.
  • Image to PBR materialGenerate full PBR material maps from an image reference.

Source:lumion.com ·

AutoCAD LT vs Lumion pricing questions

  1. How much do AutoCAD LT and Lumion cost?

    AutoCAD LT paid plans start at $70 per month (AutoCAD LT (monthly)). Lumion paid plans start at $1,149 per named user, billed upfront for 1 year (Lumion Pro).

  2. Is AutoCAD LT or Lumion cheaper for 5 users?

    AutoCAD LT is cheaper for 5 users: $2,700 per year on AutoCAD LT (annual), against $5,745 per year for Lumion on Lumion Pro. That is $3,045 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is AutoCAD LT or Lumion cheaper for 10 users?

    AutoCAD LT is cheaper for 10 users: $5,400 per year on AutoCAD LT (annual), against $11,490 per year for Lumion on Lumion Pro. That is $6,090 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is AutoCAD LT or Lumion cheaper for 25 users?

    AutoCAD LT is cheaper for 25 users: $13,500 per year on AutoCAD LT (annual), against $28,725 per year for Lumion on Lumion Pro. That is $15,225 less per year, before tax.