ArkoAI vs Luw.ai Studio

ArkoAI turns architectural models and active views into AI-generated renders. It connects with Rhino, SketchUp, and Revit, and users of SketchUp or Revit can render directly from the view open in the modeling software. Discipline and style controls guide the generated image. The SketchUp plugin supports versions 2021–2026 on Windows and macOS; the Revit plugin supports versions 2021–2026.

ArkoAI is available on macOS, Windows, and the web. It offers a free trial but no free plan, followed by monthly or yearly subscriptions that can be updated or canceled at any time. Each tier includes a fixed monthly quota of high-priority renders. The Pro toolset includes seed settings and negative prompts for the basic model, high-quality resolution settings, and the subscriber-only Pro Model, described as retaining geometry. The pricing page lists a 608-pixel maximum image height for the free basic model and an average image height of 768 pixels for the Pro Model. Users own their renders, and final outputs are stored on the user's device. ArkoAI says it does not retain inputs or outputs on its servers after a session or task, though data may be sent to third-party providers for real-time processing.

Luw.ai Studio is a browser-based floor-plan generator and 3D design studio that turns briefs, photos, sketches, and other supported inputs into editable scenes. Its in-editor AI architect uses more than 40 browser-side tools to create and edit measurable geometry that can be undone. The generator makes scaled 2D and 3D plans with walls, doors, windows, dimensions, and baseline room sizes and clearances. Users can furnish rooms from a catalog of more than 150 items, with placements checked against door swings and clearances. Rendering supports photorealistic or stylized 4K and 8K output, prompts, reference images, and day or night settings. Studio imports DXF and IFC, with IFC described as early alpha, and exports dimensioned PNG or SVG plans and GLB, OBJ, and STL models. Sharing supports view-only, download, or edit access; MCP access enables headless use with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or a user's own agent. The free plan offers two credits per day, while paid plans start at $19 per month.