Arkio vs Cedreo

Arkio is a design collaboration tool for architects and other spatial designers. Its solid-modeling tools support boolean operations and parametric volumes, while meeting participants can view and edit the same scene together in real time. For design review, users can save views, add voice-transcribed notes, make AI renders, and collaborate on 2D frames. Plugins connect Arkio with Archicad, Navisworks, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp for model and related-data import or export. The free Starter plan includes the modeling tools, one-on-one meetings, and OBJ, GLB, and image import and export. Pro allows up to six meeting participants and includes 500 AI credits per month; it costs $35/user/mo with annual billing or $45/user/mo with monthly billing. Enterprise supports up to 24 participants and includes 1,000 monthly AI credits per license. Each AI render uses one credit, and credits renew monthly. Arkio runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. A Pro license can be installed on two devices but used on only one at a time.

Cedreo is cloud-based 3D home design software for housing professionals, including home builders, contractors, remodelers, and interior designers. It runs in a browser without a download or installation. The software supports terrain, site, floor, cross-section, elevation, and roof plans, plus surface-area tables. Site-plan tools cover property boundaries, setbacks, terrain grades, elevation points, and contour lines. Cedreo turns 2D plans into photorealistic 3D renderings for construction and remodeling projects. Its free plan costs nothing and includes one project and five photorealistic renderings, with limited furnishing, room symbols, furniture, and materials; renderings are watermarked for personal use. The free account is accessible for three years, after which the project is deleted if the account has not been upgraded. All plans include the Knowledge Base and tutorial videos. Professional and Enterprise subscribers also get a dedicated Success Manager reachable by phone, chat, or email. Cedreo recommends a stable internet connection and recent browser, and publishes Windows and Mac system requirements on its pricing page.