LookX is an AI rendering platform that turns sketches, photos and text prompts into styled architectural and interior visuals, with dedicated plugins for SketchUp and Rhino so it can sit inside an existing 3D workflow rather than requiring a separate standalone app.
Its feature set includes RealTime generation (sketch or text to render), video generation from an image or prompt, custom AI model training (uploading a consistent set of past renders to create a matching house-style model), a Style Adapter that matches a reference image's look without needing a text description, image upscaling, and architecture-specific prompt tooling (a 'Vocab Template' and 'Prompt Assistant') aimed at getting better results from AI-rendering prompts.
Pricing is genuinely public rather than contact-vendor-only: a free Basic tier (100 credits) plus a paid tier at $20/month or $199/year with unlimited image generation and a 7-day free trial. Testimonials on LookX's site come from named architects and design consultants referencing real project use.
Designed for fast onboarding -- a prompt or sketch in, a styled render out. The Style Adapter and Vocab Template exist specifically to shortcut the usual prompt-engineering learning curve for getting good architectural-looking results from generative AI.
Key Features
✓AI Image Rendering
✓Style Transfer for Renders
✓Fast Concept Visuals
✓Sketch-to-Render Conversion
✓Multiple Style Presets
✓Fast Iteration for Concept Design
Pros
Real free tier plus a 7-day trial on the paid plan100 free credits to start, then a 7-day trial before committing to the $20/month or $199/year plan.
Native SketchUp and Rhino pluginsWorks inside existing 3D modeling tools rather than requiring a separate web app in the workflow.
Custom model trainingA firm can train an AI model on its own past renders to keep a consistent visual house style across projects.
Style AdapterMatches a reference image's look directly, removing the need to describe a style in a text prompt.
Architecture-specific prompt toolingA built-in vocabulary template and prompt assistant are aimed specifically at architectural imagery, not generic AI art.
Cons
Prompt/text-dependent outputLike most generative-AI rendering tools, results are less precisely controllable than a fully modeled real-time renderer.
Free tier is credit-limitedUnlimited generation requires the paid tier -- the free Basic plan caps out at 100 credits.
Video generation and model training are newer featuresLess established and proven than the core image-rendering functionality.
Smaller, harder-to-verify company track recordCompany scale and longevity are less independently documented than larger rendering vendors.
Common Feature Checklist
Cloud / Web Access✓ Yes
Real-Time CollaborationNot confirmed
Mobile AppNot confirmed
Free Educational LicenseNot confirmed
Public API / IntegrationsNot confirmed
Best For
Architects wanting fast styled visuals without leaving SketchUp or RhinoThe plugin architecture keeps AI rendering inside an already-familiar modeling workflow.
Firms wanting a consistent AI house styleCustom model training lets a firm's own past renders define the look of future AI outputs.
Teams wanting to test AI rendering cheaply firstThe free tier and 7-day trial make it low-risk to evaluate before paying.
Consider Alternatives If
You need a permanent free tier, not a limited credit allowanceD5 Render's Community plan is free indefinitely rather than capped at 100 credits.
You need precise manual control over lighting and materialsEnscape, Lumion or V-Ray remain more controllable than prompt-driven generation.
You're rendering photorealistic CAD/BIM exports specificallyMyArchitectAI or Veras are built closer to that exact model-to-render workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LookX free?
Yes -- a Basic tier includes 100 free credits, and the paid tier adds a 7-day free trial before billing starts.
Does LookX work with SketchUp and Rhino?
Yes, via dedicated plugins for both, in addition to the web platform.
How much does LookX cost?
$20/month or $199/year for unlimited image generation, after the free Basic tier's 100 credits run out.
What is the Style Adapter?
A feature that matches the visual style of a reference image directly, without needing to describe that style in a text prompt.
Pricing found on LookX's own site in September 2026. Software pricing changes often — always confirm the current price on the vendor's site before buying.
Score Profile Prototype
Price7.5/10$20/mo sits in the "low" price band in our catalog — draft estimate.
Learning Curve7.5/10An AI rendering tool positioned as accessible — draft estimate.
IFC / openBIM1.5/10A rendering tool, not IFC-native — draft estimate.
This is a prototype, not a published score. Only the Price axis is derived from a verified catalog field (priceBand); the other axes are draft editorial estimates awaiting vendor/third-party sourcing before this ships publicly.