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CAD Scene vs Gendo

CAD Scene suits focused rendering from an existing 3D view. Gendo suits shared visual development across many assets.

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CAD Scene and Gendo architectural visualization workflows compared
A rendering workbench and a shared canvas serve different studio needs.

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CAD Scene and Gendo comparison
Decision pointCAD SceneGendo
ApproachArchitect-native rendering workbenchCreate, Enhance and Edit share one project workspace.Shared multi-asset team canvas[2][3]Images, renders, notes, and variants can share one browser canvas.
AI brief and prompt guidanceFree brief check on SendClarify an ambiguous render with suggested replies or your own answer. You can also choose Skip and Send Now.AI Assistant and Enhance Prompt[5][6]The assistant can suggest prompts, ask follow-up questions, and prepare an editable final prompt.
Generate persistent project settingsYes, one Composition per projectComposition = Style + Scene + Lighting + Materials + Entourage. Full text-to-all-fields runs during new-project setup. Later, a Project reference image can Generate Composition. Each field can generate from words or images at any time.Not publicly confirmed[3][5]Asset context and tool settings are documented. One generated structured brief shared across studies is not.
Reuse one visual direction across studiesYes, across every studyAll studies share the same project settings, Project reference image, and applied Preset.Within one canvas[7][2]References and style controls can guide related assets. Reusable direction across separate studies is not confirmed.
Native output controlsQuality, Resolution, Create Aspect, 1–8 imagesControls follow the selected model and mode. Aspect is Create-only. Enhance and Edit do not offer Aspect. Resolution uses supported choices, not custom pixel sizes.Style controls; two outputs[7]Render Design documents references, style controls, and two outputs per generation. Model, Aspect, and native Resolution choices are not confirmed.
Works from a screenshot, any 3D toolYesStarts from screenshots from Rhino, SketchUp, Blender, Revit and other 3D tools.Yes[1][2]Gendo accepts CAD screenshots and exports from major 3D tools.
Source constraint and reviewSource-guidedEnhance keeps the source camera, framing, angle and dimensions. Review proportions and openings in every generated result.Vendor-stated geometry retention[1]Gendo says its editing can keep geometry fixed. Check every generated result.
Region editYes, Edit modeMark named regions and change only those areas.Yes[1][9]Targeted edit and material tools work on selected areas.
Built-in Preset system60+ built-in PresetsApply a built-in Preset, use a Project reference image, or save versioned Presets.Not confirmed[1][9]Style tools are documented. A saved preset and version system is not.
Free 4K upscaleYes, free Lanczos 4KStudio: 2x and 4x[8][9]Gendo states scale multipliers. It does not describe this as free 4K.
Renders survive tab closeYesServer-side render jobs continue after the browser tab closes.Not confirmedPublic pages do not state whether generation continues after tab close.
ModelsNano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana, and GPT Image 2Choose a model per render.Latest AI models, unspecified[8][9]Gendo includes current models but does not name them publicly.
Free to tryYes, no credit cardYour first renders are free.Yes, no credit card[8][9]Free includes fair-use generations, one canvas, limits, and a watermark.
Starting paid price$12/month250 credits on Hobby.£79/month[8]Studio is also listed at £790 yearly. Prices exclude tax.
Team canvas / live collaborationNot the focusCAD Scene is a rendering workspace, not a live team canvas.Yes[8][2][3][4]Shared canvases support roles, viewers, notes, and parallel generation.
Native pluginNoUse a browser screenshot from the 3D tool you already work in.No[1]Gendo describes an upload workflow without native plugins.

Choose the workspace that matches the review loop

Choose CAD Scene when

Architects who want a direct screenshot-to-render workbench with clear project studies.

Choose Gendo when

Teams needing one canvas for assets, notes, viewers, variants, and video.

Where CAD Scene fits

CAD Scene keeps the render brief inside one project. Create, Enhance, and Edit share the same project context.

It starts with the view already composed in your 3D tool. Each result remains a separate study for review.

  • Use any browser screenshot from your current modeling stack.
  • Choose a model for each render.
  • Edit named regions without rebuilding the whole brief.
  • Keep render jobs running after the browser closes.

Where Gendo fits

Gendo treats the canvas as the main project surface. Many source images, generations, notes, and decisions stay visible together.

That structure suits a distributed studio review. Viewer roles and sticky notes reduce separate handoff documents.

  • Run several generations in parallel and compare them side by side.
  • Invite editors, administrators, and viewers into a shared workspace.
  • Generate short video work alongside still assets.
  • Use Studio for private projects and commercial ownership.

Pricing and plan boundaries

Gendo Free costs £0. It includes fair-use generations and one active canvas.

Studio costs £79 monthly or £790 annually. The annual figure excludes tax.

The plans differ on more than limits. Free outputs belong to Gendo. Free work is not confidential.

Studio users own generated outputs. Gendo says paid prompts and outputs stay confidential.

  • Free exports carry a watermark and stop at 1x.
  • Studio adds private projects, commercial use, 4x upscale, and parallel rendering.
  • Studio includes five seats and unlimited viewer seats.
  • Video uses included seconds and optional paid packs.

Evaluate the collaboration, not a sample gallery

Use one current project and one agreed camera. Keep the same source image and brief.

Review proportions, openings, materials, and entourage. Treat every generated image as a design draft.

  • Create three material options and record the prompt for each.
  • Ask a colleague to comment, edit, and approve one option.
  • Close the browser during one generation and record the outcome.
  • Export the chosen image and inspect its actual pixel dimensions.
  • Check the selected plan against client confidentiality requirements.

Useful questions

Is Gendo better for studio collaboration?
Gendo has the clearer team canvas. It includes roles, viewers, notes, and parallel generation.
Does Gendo offer unlimited generation?
Gendo advertises unlimited image generations. Its fair-use policy can restrict excessive use.
Who owns work made on Gendo?
Gendo says Studio and Enterprise users own outputs. Gendo owns Free and Education outputs.

Compare the wider field

Read the best AI rendering tools for architects for the narrative shortlist, or return to the comparison hub.

Sources and review dates

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Official Gendo product and workflow sources

Canvas, editing, video, upload, notes, and team workflow claims.

Official Gendo plan and data sources

Reviewed prices, limits, ownership, confidentiality, and fair-use terms.