Pool Studio (Structure Studios)
PaidPro 3D pool design software, subscription-priced for builders
Free tier & pricing
No free tier at all; only a 30-day free trial, after which Pool Studio is $147 per user/month (VIP3D $197) plus a one-time $95 setup fee.
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The short answer
Pool Studio by Structure Studios is professional 3D swimming-pool design software used by builders to produce real-time walkthroughs, construction drawings, and client presentations. Its sibling VIP3D adds full outdoor-living design. It's powerful and accurate, but it's a paid pro subscription with a setup fee, only free during a 30-day trial.
The facts
- Pricing
- $147/mo · Paid
- Free tier
- No
- Runs in browser
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, Web
- 2D / 3D
- Photorealistic
- Learning curve
- Steep
- Export formats
- PDF, JPG, PNG
The catch
- Your projects live in their cloud; you can lose them if you stop paying.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Genuine 3D real-time pool design and walkthroughs
- Produces construction-grade drawings and specs
- Industry standard among professional pool builders
- Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Cons
- No free tier beyond a 30-day trial
- Expensive at $147 to $197 per user each month
- Extra one-time $95 setup fee
- Steep learning curve aimed at pros, not homeowners
Best for
Professional pool and landscape builders selling and documenting projects.
Not for
Homeowners wanting a free or one-off backyard pool mockup.
Alternatives to Pool Studio (Structure Studios)
Pool Planner AI
Free, with limitsYour first HD pool render is free but is sponsored, so you also get a no-obligation quote from a local builder; seeing more styles means buying a pack from $15 (50 photos).
Latham Liner Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedCompletely free, but it only previews Latham liner patterns on three preset pool shapes, isn't a real design or layout tool, and is built to connect you with a Latham pool builder.
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Pool Studio (Structure Studios): questions, answered
Is Pool Studio (Structure Studios) free?
No — Pool Studio (Structure Studios) is a paid tool (from $147/mo). No free tier at all; only a 30-day free trial, after which Pool Studio is $147 per user/month (VIP3D $197) plus a one-time $95 setup fee.
What platforms does Pool Studio (Structure Studios) run on?
Pool Studio (Structure Studios) is available on Windows, Web. It runs in any web browser with nothing to install.
What file formats can you export from Pool Studio (Structure Studios)?
Pool Studio (Structure Studios) exports to PDF, JPG, PNG. It does not export CAD (DWG/DXF) formats, so it is not aimed at construction documents.
Does Pool Studio (Structure Studios) do 3D and photorealistic renders?
Yes. Pool Studio (Structure Studios) produces photorealistic 3D renders. Check the free-tier note above, though — several tools watermark or cap free renders.
Is Pool Studio (Structure Studios) easy to learn?
Steep to pick up. Professional pool and landscape builders selling and documenting projects.
What are the best alternatives to Pool Studio (Structure Studios)?
Popular Pool Studio (Structure Studios) alternatives include Pool Planner AI and Latham Liner Visualizer. Compare their free tiers, platforms and export formats on the Pool Studio (Structure Studios) alternatives page.