ArkoAI vs PLANA

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.

PLANA is a workspace for architecture and interiors that combines AI rendering, collaboration, and node-based workflows. In a browser, users can turn photos, sketches, or 3D models into photorealistic visuals. They can connect nodes to make rendering pipelines without code and save workflows as reusable templates. Workflows can also turn renders into video walkthroughs and produce structured, branded client proposals. Projects sit within hierarchical workspaces, with search across projects and files. PLANA offers web access, self-hosted deployment, and API access; enterprise options include integration with existing systems, dedicated server environments, on-premise software, and early API access. Enterprise controls include custom roles, permissions, organization management, and SCIM provisioning. A new account receives one 7-day Max trial without a card, which stops automatically without charge. Starter costs $8 a month and includes 500 monthly credits, one project, up to 2K image generation, and 5GB storage. Pro costs $20 a month and Max costs $50 a month.