Visual Lighting
Free trial onlyLighting and energy calculation for pros
Free tier & pricing
Free self-serve 30-day trial on download; afterward it drops to a limited DEMO mode and full use needs an annual subscription.
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The short answer
Desktop radiosity-based lighting analysis for interior and exterior spaces with UGR, energy and daylighting calcs and photometrically accurate renderings.
The facts
- Pricing
- Paid · Free trial only
- Free tier
- No
- Runs in browser
- No
- Platforms
- Windows
- 2D / 3D
- Good 3D
- Learning curve
- Moderate
- Export formats
- —
The catch
- Desktop install only — no browser version.
- The paid plan is annual billing only.
Best for
Interior/exterior lighting layouts with controls
Visual Lighting: questions, answered
Is Visual Lighting free?
Not really — Visual Lighting offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. Free self-serve 30-day trial on download; afterward it drops to a limited DEMO mode and full use needs an annual subscription. After the trial it costs Paid.
What platforms does Visual Lighting run on?
Visual Lighting is available on Windows. It is a desktop install with no browser version.
Does Visual Lighting do 3D and photorealistic renders?
Visual Lighting supports 3D with good 3d render quality. For fully photorealistic output you may want a heavier tool.
Is Visual Lighting easy to learn?
Moderate to pick up. Interior/exterior lighting layouts with controls