ArchRender vs Rendair
Rendair and ArchRender both turn sketches, models and photos into photorealistic architectural renders with AI. Both use credits. ArchRender also lets you upload the 3D model itself, set the camera in your browser, edit just part of an image and turn renders into short videos.
The short answer
Choose Rendair if: You want a lower entry price than $29 a month. You want a larger number of credits at the top tier.
Choose ArchRender if you want to upload OBJ, FBX, GLTF or GLB models and set the camera in your browser, edit just part of a render, upscale to 4K, make short videos, and keep every render organized in projects. You own your renders and can use them commercially.
ArchRender vs Rendair: side by side
ArchRender | Rendair | |
Starting paid price | $29/month (Basic, 150 credits) | Starter $19/month (500 credits), Pro $49 (1,500), Studio Pro $190 (7,500), according to third-party listings¹ |
Upload a 3D model file | Yes: OBJ, FBX, GLTF, GLB up to 400 MB | Not compared |
Scene controls | Interior or exterior, 4 seasons, 6 times of day, 7 environments, prompts, saved prompts, mood boards | Not compared |
Editing | Edit Mode plus area edits that change only the region you select | Not compared |
Upscaling and video | 4K upscaling (1 credit); 5- or 10-second videos (5 or 9 credits) | Not compared |
Ownership of renders | You own your renders and can use them commercially. | See their terms |
“Not compared” means we didn’t verify that feature for Rendair, not that it’s missing.
Pricing compared
ArchRender
Basic: $29/month or $278/year. 150 credits a month, 5 projects, 5 GB storage.
Pro: $49/month or $470/year. 300 credits a month, 20 projects, 25 GB storage.
Studio: $119/month or $1,142/year. 800 credits a month, unlimited projects, 100 GB storage.
Standard render or edit: 1 credit (Ultra: 2 credits)
4K upscale: 1 credit
5-second video: 5 credits. 10-second video: 9 credits.
Rendair
Starter: $19/month with 500 credits¹
Pro: $49/month with 1,500 credits¹
Studio Pro: $190/month with 7,500 credits¹
Yearly billing: listed as “2 months free”¹
We couldn’t load Rendair’s own pricing page when we checked, and Rendair’s pages show more than one set of plan names, so treat these figures as approximate and check rendair.ai before you decide.
Where ArchRender is different
Render from a sketch, elevation drawing, photo or model screenshot
Upload a 3D model (OBJ, FBX, GLTF or GLB, up to 400 MB), then set the camera angle, field of view and aspect ratio in your browser
Interior or exterior, 4 seasons, 6 times of day and 7 environments
Text prompts, saved prompts, mood boards and style reference images
Edit Mode for any render or photo, plus area edits that change only the region you select
4K upscaling and Video Mode (5- or 10-second clips)
Projects with version history, and teammates who can work in your projects
You own your renders and can use them commercially. Use them for client presentations, marketing, listings and other commercial work. See our Terms of Service for details.
Where Rendair may be the better fit
You want a lower entry price than $29 a month.
You want a larger number of credits at the top tier.
How to try ArchRender if you use Rendair
Export a view from your design software as an image, or export the model as OBJ, FBX, GLTF or GLB.
Create an ArchRender account and start a project.
Upload the image or model, choose interior or exterior, and set the season, time of day and environment.
Describe the materials or add a mood board, then generate.
Refine with Edit Mode, upscale to 4K, or make a short video.
FAQ
Is ArchRender cheaper than Rendair?
ArchRender starts at $29 a month for 150 credits, and a standard render uses 1 credit. See the pricing comparison above for Rendair’s current plans, and our pricing page for every ArchRender plan.
Do I own the renders I make with ArchRender?
Yes. You own your renders and can use them commercially. See our Terms of Service.
Can ArchRender render my 3D model?
Yes. Upload OBJ, FBX, GLTF or GLB files up to 400 MB, pick your view in the browser and render. SketchUp .skp files need to be exported first.
Can I edit only part of a render?
Yes. Area edits let you select a region and change just that area.
Sources
Rendair pricing as listed by archigenai.com (quoting rendair.ai/pricing on Oct 10, 2026) and tooliverse.ai, checked Oct 22, 2026. Not confirmed on rendair.ai, which blocked our automated check.
Competitor information comes from public sources as of Oct 22, 2026 and may change. Rendair is a trademark of its owner. This page isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Rendair. See all ArchRender alternatives and comparisons.