1. Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
3D modelling and rendering.
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
CAD, 3D & engineering software · Alternatives
Best Lumion alternatives in India (2026)
Lumion is a cad, 3d & engineering software product from Act-3D, Warmond, priced at ₹15,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Lumion are Autodesk 3ds Max (₹15,000/mo), Autodesk Maya (₹15,000/mo), AutoCAD (₹18,000/mo), Autodesk Inventor (₹20,000/mo) and Autodesk Revit (₹25,000/mo). Published prices in this list start at ₹2,000/month.
Why businesses look for a Lumion alternative
Cost
Lumion starts at ₹15,000/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Lumion is built in Netherlands. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Lumion alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Lumion's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Lumion (current) | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Autodesk 3ds Max | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Autodesk Maya | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  AutoCAD | ₹18,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Autodesk Inventor | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Autodesk Revit | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 6 |  Vectorworks | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 7 |  Civil 3D | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  KeyShot | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Navisworks | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  MATLAB | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Chief Architect | ₹20,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  BricsCAD | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  V-Ray | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Rhino | ₹80,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Bluebeam Revu | ₹25,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 16 |  Enscape | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 17 |  ZWCAD | ₹3,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Cedreo | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 19 |  ZBrush | ₹3,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Infurnia | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Lumion alternatives in detail
₹15,000/mo
Free trial
₹18,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹3,000/mo higher (₹18,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
4. Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
Mechanical design.
₹20,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹5,000/mo higher (₹20,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
5. Autodesk Revit
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.5/5
BIM for architecture.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
7. Civil 3D
Autodesk · San Francisco · CAD, 3D & engineering software · 4.4/5
Civil engineering design.
₹25,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹10,000/mo higher (₹25,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹5,000/mo cheaper (₹10,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹7,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Lumion
- Starts ₹7,000/mo cheaper (₹8,000/mo vs ₹15,000/mo)
Lumion alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Lumion
Indian alternatives to Lumion
How to choose a Lumion alternative
- Match the tool to your industry's file standards.
- Compare subscription and perpetual costs over five years.
- Check local reseller training and support.
Lumion alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Lumion in 2026?+
The closest matches to Lumion on App Advisor are Autodesk 3ds Max (₹15,000/mo), Autodesk Maya (₹15,000/mo), AutoCAD (₹18,000/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Lumion, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Lumion?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to Lumion has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
What is the cheapest alternative to Lumion?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Infurnia starts lowest at ₹2,000/mo, compared with ₹15,000/mo for Lumion. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Lumion?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Infurnia (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Lumion vs Autodesk 3ds Max: which is better?+
Autodesk 3ds Max is the closest match to Lumion in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Lumion alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cad, 3d & engineering software or a category Lumion also covers, and Act-3D's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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