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CAD Scene vs VizBase
Choose CAD Scene for one Composition across studies, versioned Presets, named Edit regions, and a choice of named image models. Choose VizBase when automatic masks, a large materials library, Boards, Teamspaces, or a SketchUp plugin defines the finish review.
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| Decision point | CAD Scene | VizBase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting paid price | $12/month250 credits per month on Hobby.Lowest listed starting price | €29/month[6][8]Starter is €29 monthly, or €25 a month billed annually. Pro is €59 and Studio is €109 monthly. |
| Approach | Architect-native rendering workbenchCreate, Enhance and Edit share one project workspace. | Automatic segmentation and per-element materials[2]VizBase detects scene elements, then takes a finish description and an optional reference image for each one. |
| 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. | Direct descriptions and masks[5][2]The documented workflow asks for plain-language material descriptions per element. No brief check or prompt assistant is confirmed. |
| 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. | Not publicly confirmed[2][4]Per-element descriptions, masks, and an Interior or Exterior scene type are documented. Persistent generated project settings are not. |
| Reuse one visual direction across studies | Yes, across every studyAll studies share the same project settings, Project reference image, and applied Preset. | Style presets and shared materials[2][5][4]Features lists style presets and a materials library shared through Teamspaces. A project direction that every study inherits is not documented. Interior and sketch pages still say there are no preset menus. |
| 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. | Generate Again; no parallel count[8][5]Generate Again re-renders the whole image for another interpretation. Each material variation is a separate render. A simultaneous output count is not published. |
| Supported resolutions | 512, 1K, 2K, 4K [1] | Original size; 4K, 6K, 8K exports[2][8][6]Original-size downloads are free. Upscaled exports reach 7,680 px on the long edge and cost 0.5, 1, or 1.5 credits. A native generation size is not published. |
| 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] | Not publicly confirmed[2]Renders start from the uploaded view. An Aspect selector or ratio list is not published. |
| Supported quality levels | Low, Medium, High [1] | Four render modes[2][8]Gen 2.0 stays closest to the source and costs 0.5 credits. Gen 2.1, 3.0, and 4.0 cost 0.75 credits and add interpretation, material realism, or photographic light. They are modes, not one quality scale. |
| Works from a screenshot, any 3D tool | YesStarts from screenshots from Rhino, SketchUp, Blender, Revit and other 3D tools. | Yes[2][3]The browser workflow accepts PNG, JPG, or WebP views from SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Blender, and other tools, plus photographed sketches. |
| 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. | Model-view upload or SketchUp plugin[2][8]VizBase works from an image of a view. The SketchUp plugin sends a flat capture of the active viewport. A built-in model viewer is not documented. |
| Source constraint and review | Source-guidedEnhance keeps the source camera, framing, angle and dimensions. Review proportions and openings in every generated result. | Depth-guided, vendor-described[2][3]VizBase says depth guidance and scene analysis keep the layout and main pieces. It also says small fixtures and repeated joints can drift. Verify openings, proportions, and material boundaries. |
| Region edit | Yes, Edit modeMark multiple named regions with Rectangle or Brush. Use Eraser to refine them, then change only those areas. | Refine, one marked area[2][5]Mark an area or pick a detected element, then describe the change for 0.5 credits. VizBase says the whole frame re-renders, so other areas can change. |
| 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. | Refine, Generate Again, and Upscale[8][2]A guided local change, a full re-roll, and paid export sizes. Lighting changes run through new descriptions rather than a categorized operation catalog. |
| Built-in Preset system | 60+ built-in PresetsApply a built-in Preset, use a Project reference image, or save versioned Presets. | Style presets and 2,000+ materials[2][8]Features lists style presets and a CC0 materials library that fills an element description and reference image. Saved, versioned presets are not documented. The plugin guide says native prompt presets are not available yet. |
| Free 4K upscale | Yes, free Lanczos 4K | 4K export costs 0.5 credits[8][6]4K, 6K, and 8K exports cost 0.5, 1, and 1.5 credits. Free accounts upscale with credit packs. Original-size downloads are free. |
| Renders survive tab close | YesServer-side render jobs continue after the browser tab closes. | Not confirmed[2]The reviewed pages do not state whether a render continues after the browser closes. Background processing is described only for photo-to-material extraction. |
| Models | Nano Banana 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana, GPT Image 2.5 Flare, and GPT Image 2.5 SunburstChoose a model per render. | Four render modes; models not mapped[2][10]Gen 2.0 to Gen 4.0 are VizBase modes chosen per render. The Privacy Policy lists Google Gemini and fal.ai for image generation, but no page maps a mode to a named model. |
| Free to try | Yes, no credit cardYour first renders are free. | Yes, 5 credits per month[6][8]Free covers up to 10 renders a month in the browser, with Refine. The SketchUp plugin starts on Starter. |
| Native plugin | NoUse a browser screenshot from the 3D tool you already work in. | Yes, SketchUp[6][2][7][8]SketchUp 2021 and newer on macOS and Windows, from Starter. Revit and Rhino plugins are listed as coming soon. |
[1] Options depend on the selected model. Aspect ratio is Create-only. Quality is available on GPT Image 2.5.
Price context: green marks the lowest listed starting-price figure, not a like-for-like value ranking. Currencies, annual-effective billing, credits, tax, seats and plan limits differ. Check each source access date before purchase.
Choose between project direction and element control
Choose CAD Scene when
Architects moving across concept, source-constrained, and local edits within one project.
Choose VizBase when
Interior designers and SketchUp teams comparing finish options on detected scene elements.
Where CAD Scene fits
CAD Scene treats rendering as a project practice, not one material pass. Create develops a scene from a brief. Enhance starts from an existing camera and composition and asks the model to keep them. Edit changes named regions without leaving the project.
Presets carry Style, Scene, Lighting, Materials, and Entourage into later studies. Project reference images and preset versions support a consistent visual direction. Server-side jobs remain available after a closed tab. Final stills include a free Lanczos 4K upscale.
Enhance can start from the model itself. Upload IFC, 3DM, STEP, GLB, FBX, OBJ, BLEND or USD, frame the clay model, Capture, then Enhance from that camera.
One-click Relight, Effects, and Modify operations cover common finishing changes while retaining the source Render context.
- Choose it when one project needs several related studies.
- Choose it when a repeatable visual direction matters across views.
- Choose it when browser-close recovery and free 4K upscale matter.
Where VizBase fits
VizBase starts by segmenting visible elements. Walls, floors, joinery, furniture, and fixtures become separate material targets. A library of more than 2,000 materials can fill a description and reference image in one click. That can shorten interior finish reviews.
Four render modes trade source closeness for interpretation and realism. Gen 2.0 stays closest to the source. Gen 4.0 adds photographic light. Refine handles a marked change, but VizBase says it re-renders the whole frame.
Boards place sketches, renders, plans, and notes on one shared canvas. Teamspaces add seats, shared materials, and an optional credit pool. The SketchUp plugin captures the active viewport. VizBase stays focused on still images and sends animation and walkthroughs to other renderers.
- Choose it for rapid finish options on automatically detected elements.
- Choose it when SketchUp is the main modeling environment.
- Choose it when a studio wants boards, shared materials, and pooled credits.
VizBase pricing scales by credits and seats
As reviewed on October 9, 2026, Free includes five credits each month. Starter costs €29 monthly with 30 credits. Pro costs €59 with 75 credits. Studio costs €109 with 175 credits. Annual billing lowers the monthly rate to €25, €50, or €93.
A render costs 0.5 or 0.75 credits by mode. Refine costs 0.5 credits. 4K, 6K, and 8K exports cost 0.5, 1, or 1.5 credits. Paid plans include 2, 5, or 10 seats and the SketchUp plugin. Prices are in euros before applicable tax. Its terms allow commercial use of generated renders.
Test masks and Refine before comparing final images
Use one interior with glazing, joinery, repeated furniture, and adjacent finishes. Inspect the automatic masks before rendering. Then assign precise materials to five elements. Run Gen 2.0 and Gen 4.0 on the same view. A fast first result is less useful if boundaries require repeated correction.
Run the same source through CAD Scene Enhance. Check camera, openings, object scale, and material continuity. Then request one local change in each tool and inspect the whole frame. VizBase says Refine can change areas outside the mark. Treat its timing and layout claims as vendor claims until your scenes confirm them.
- Price the accepted image, including Refine and export credits.
- Test the SketchUp plugin on the exact supported desktop version.
- Keep a physics-based renderer for verified light studies or animation.
Useful questions
- Does VizBase automatically detect materials?
- It detects scene elements and creates masks. You then describe the required finish for each element or apply one from its materials library.
- Does VizBase Refine change only the marked area?
- No. VizBase says Refine re-renders the whole frame, guided by your mark, so other areas can change. Check the full image after each Refine.
- Does VizBase have presets?
- Its Features page lists style presets and a library of more than 2,000 materials. Its interior and sketch pages still say there are no preset menus. Saved, versioned presets are not documented.
- Does VizBase have a native Revit plugin?
- No. Its Revit page says screenshot upload is current and a native plugin is on the roadmap.
- Can VizBase produce animation?
- Its official architect page describes VizBase as a still-image tool. It directs animation and walkthrough work to other renderers.
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 VizBase product and feature pages
Core rendering, segmentation, render modes, Refine, materials, and export claims.
- VizBase homepageAccessed
- VizBase featuresAccessed
- VizBase for architectsAccessed
- Sketch to renderAccessed
- VizBase for interior designAccessed
Official VizBase pricing and integration pages
Plan prices, credit costs, team seats, and plugin workflow.
- VizBase pricingAccessed
- Revit rendering workflowAccessed
- SketchUp plugin walkthroughAccessed
Official VizBase legal pages
Commercial use of renders and image-generation sub-processors.
- Terms and ConditionsAccessed
- Privacy PolicyAccessed
Where CAD Scene pulls ahead
Six things the VizBase route leaves to you
VizBase has no public equivalent for one of the six and covers five with limits. Each plate names the CAD Scene capability and VizBase's state on the review date.
- Available
- With limits
- Unavailable or unconfirmed
3D models
Start from the model, not a flat export
Upload IFC, 3DM, STEP, GLB, FBX, OBJ, BLEND and more. Frame the clay model, Capture, then Enhance with the camera held.
- IFC
- STEP
- 3DM
- GLB
- FBX
- OBJ
- BLEND
- USD
VizBase: Accepts uploaded views and a SketchUp plugin capture, which sends a flat image. A built-in clay viewer with a capture step is not documented.
Composition
One direction, every study
Style, Scene, Lighting, Materials and Entourage persist across studies. Each new view starts briefed.
- Style
- Scene
- Lighting
- Materials
- Entourage
VizBase: Per-element descriptions, reference images, and detected masks are documented. Persistent settings that every study starts from are not.
Relight and Effects
56 one-click image operations
20 Relight, 20 Effects and 16 Modify operations. Each replays the finished Render with its model and Composition.
- Clear morning
- Soft overcast
- Bright midday
- Atmospheric mist
- Lens flare
VizBase: Lighting and material descriptions, Refine, and Generate Again. Narrower paths than one categorized Relight, Effects, and Modify catalog.
Presets
60+ built-in presets, versioned
Apply a preset, tune any field, save a version. Roll back when the client changes course.
- Built-in
- Project reference image
- Saved versions
VizBase: Style presets and a 2,000+ materials library are listed. Saved, versioned presets that carry all five fields are not documented.
Image models
5 image models, one Project
Google and OpenAI models sit in the same Composer. Switch per render without losing history.
- Nano Banana 2
- Nano Banana Pro
- Nano Banana
- GPT Image 2.5 Flare
- GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
VizBase: Four VizBase render modes, Gen 2.0 to Gen 4.0, chosen per render. No page maps a mode to a named image model.
Edit
Named regions, one prompt
Mark the façade and the paving. Name them. One Edit changes both and holds the rest.
- Rectangle
- Brush
- Eraser
VizBase: Refine re-renders the whole frame from one marked area, so other areas can change. Several named regions in one request are not documented.