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CAD Scene vs MyArchitectAI
Both start from exported views in a browser. Their strongest differences appear after the first render.
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| Decision point | CAD Scene | MyArchitectAI |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $12/month250 credits per month on Hobby.Lowest listed starting price | $29/month[1]Starter has one seat. Team is $99/month with five seats. |
| Approach | Architect-native rendering workbenchCreate, Enhance and Edit share one project workspace. | Low-setup browser rendering[3]Upload a CAD export, screenshot, line drawing, or hand sketch. |
| AI brief and prompt guidance | Free brief check on SendClarify an ambiguous render with suggested replies or your own answer. You can also choose Skip and Send Now. | One-click image auto-prompt[7][4]Auto-prompt analyzes the uploaded design and writes a full prompt. Manual prompts remain optional. |
| Generate persistent project settings | Yes, 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. | Per-render settings[6][4]Projects retain generations and their settings. Generated shared project settings are not documented. |
| Reuse one visual direction across studies | Yes, across every studyAll studies share the same project settings, Project reference image, and applied Preset. | Cross-scene consistency planned[8]Keeping one aesthetic across multiple scenes remains marked Planned. |
| Parallel generation and Variations | Parallel generation at send and laterMultiple images can run in parallel from Composer. Multiple Variations can run later from any finished render. | Planned, not current[10]The official batch rendering item describes parallel uploads but remains marked Planned. |
| Supported resolutions | 512, 1K, 2K, 4K [1] | Native generation size not published[1][11]Paid plans list 4K and 8K downloads, not native generation dimensions. |
| Supported aspect ratios | 1:1, 1:4, 1:8, 2:3, 3:2, 3:4, 4:1, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 8:1, 9:16, 16:9, 21:9 [1] | Unavailable; under review[9]The official outpainting and Aspect change request remains In Review. |
| Supported quality levels | Low, Medium, High [1] | No native quality levels documented[12]Enhancer Refine and Rebuild are post-generation finishing modes, not native render quality levels. |
| Works from a screenshot, any 3D tool | YesStarts from screenshots from Rhino, SketchUp, Blender, Revit and other 3D tools. | Yes[3]Accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP from any CAD software. |
| Built-in 3D model workflow | Upload → clay viewer → Capture → EnhanceUpload a supported 3D/CAD model package, inspect clay geometry, set camera and visibility, save a Viewer capture, use it as Enhance source. | JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP source images[3]Published accepted formats omit model files. |
| Source constraint and review | Source-guidedEnhance keeps the source camera, framing, angle and dimensions. Review proportions and openings in every generated result. | Source-guided[4][5]The vendor says Render preserves colors, materials, and textures. Review repeated elements, people, cars, and geometry. |
| Region edit | Yes, Edit modeMark multiple named regions with Rectangle or Brush. Use Eraser to refine them, then change only those areas. | Prompt edit plus local brushes[5][13][12]Edit by Prompt has no selection. Change Texture uses rough painting, while Enhance Area targets local details. |
| Built-in post-render image operations | 56 one-click image operationsModify, Relight, and Effects reuse the source Render model, settings, and Composition snapshot. Each result has the normal per-image model charge. | Set Atmosphere presets and image edits[14][5][13][12]Set Atmosphere provides a narrower one-click mood preset set; prompt, texture, and area tools cover additional edits. |
| Built-in Preset system | 60+ built-in PresetsApply a built-in Preset, use a Project reference image, or save versioned Presets. | Yes, styles and atmospheres[4][13]Includes visual styles, atmosphere presets, references, and a library of 2,200+ textures. |
| Free 4K upscale | Yes, free Lanczos 4K | Included on paid plans[1]Starter lists 4K downloads. Team lists 8K downloads. |
| Renders survive tab close | YesServer-side render jobs continue after the browser tab closes. | Not publicly confirmed[6][1]Projects retain completed generations and settings. Public pages do not confirm in-progress recovery after tab close. |
| Models | Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana, and GPT Image 2Choose a model per render. | Not publicly named[1]The reviewed official product pages do not identify the underlying image models. |
| Free to try | Yes, no credit cardYour first renders are free. | 10 renders and 10 edits, once[2][17]Free-output ownership copy conflicts with the governing terms. Confirm rights before client use. |
| Native plugin | NoUse a browser screenshot from the 3D tool you already work in. | No, in progress[16]The official SketchUp plugin roadmap item remains marked In Progress. |
[1] Options depend on the selected model. Aspect ratio is Create-only. Quality is available on GPT Image 2.
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Project control or rapid still-image volume
Choose CAD Scene when
Architects who want model choice, named region edits, saved presets, versions, and durable render jobs.
Choose MyArchitectAI when
Solo designers and teams who want unlimited paid still rendering with minimal setup.
Where CAD Scene fits
CAD Scene suits architects who need more structure around each design study. Projects carry shared composition fields, references, presets, and versions.
Enhance keeps a source camera and framing as constraints. Edit uses named regions, so every requested change has a clear boundary.
You can choose the image model per render. Server-side jobs continue when the tab closes.
Built-in one-click operations retain the source Render model, settings, and Composition snapshot.
Where MyArchitectAI fits
MyArchitectAI keeps setup short. Upload a viewport export or screenshot, choose interior or exterior, then render.
Paid plans allow unlimited static renders, edits, and enhancements. That suits broad material and atmosphere exploration.
The editing range is wide. Edit by Prompt can add objects, retexture surfaces, change lighting, or shift a camera angle.
MyArchitectAI pricing
As reviewed on July 23, 2026, Starter costs $29 monthly for one seat. It includes unlimited static renders, edits, and enhancements.
Team costs $99 monthly and includes five seats. The pricing page lists 200 animations monthly and 8K downloads.
The free account includes a one-time allowance of 10 renders and 10 edits. Paid subscriptions renew automatically.
The vendor states that early experimental tools can retain usage limits. Check the billing page before a high-volume deadline.
Measure iteration quality after render ten
Use one textured exterior, one untextured interior, and one difficult repeated element. Keep source resolution and prompts consistent.
Run enough still iterations to test the unlimited-plan advantage. Record how often openings, text, people, and repeated details need repair.
In MyArchitectAI, test Render, Edit by Prompt, a texture change, and one atmosphere preset. Test team handoff if seats matter.
In CAD Scene, test Enhance, named-region Edit, a saved Preset, and a second image model.
MyArchitectAI publishes speed and fidelity claims. Validate both on your own views. Review its terms before using free-account output commercially.
Compare the wider field
Read the best AI rendering tools for architects for the narrative shortlist. For the category workflow and review checks, use the AI architectural rendering guide. Or return to the comparison hub.
Sources and review dates
Competitor facts use public product and pricing pages. Check the linked pages for changes after the access date.
Official product and billing
- MyArchitectAI pricingAccessed
- Billing and plansAccessed
Official workflow documentation
- Supported image typesAccessed
- Rendering settingsAccessed
- Edit by PromptAccessed
- Projects and sessionsAccessed
- Automatic promptsAccessed
- Cross-scene consistency roadmapAccessed
- Outpainting roadmapAccessed
- Batch rendering roadmapAccessed
- Improved 4K upscalerAccessed
- Enhancer engine upgradeAccessed
- Change Texture updateAccessed
- Set AtmosphereAccessed
Official API, roadmap, and policy
- MyArchitectAI APIAccessed
- SketchUp plugin roadmapAccessed
- MyArchitectAI terms of serviceAccessed