Enscape 3D Reviews & Product Details

Real-Time Rendering: Enscape operates directly within SketchUp. Any change you make to your 3D model is instantly reflected in the rendering window, eliminating the need for constant exporting.

Ease of Use: It has a very shallow learning curve. You don’t need to be a visualization expert to produce high-quality images; the default settings are often "good to go."

Extensive Asset Library: It comes with thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use 3D models (trees, people, furniture, vehicles) that are optimized for performance and don't slow down SketchUp. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Limited Customization (The "Enscape Look"): Because it is designed for speed, it lacks the deep, granular control found in engines like V-Ray or Corona. This often results in a specific "Enscape style" that can look less artistic or unique.

Heavy Hardware Requirements: Although it’s fast, it relies heavily on the Graphics Card (GPU). If you don't have a high-end NVIDIA or AMD card, you will experience significant lag or crashes.

Lack of Advanced Lighting Tools: It struggles with complex interior lighting scenarios or caustic effects (light refraction through glass/water) compared to high-end offline renderers.

Limited Post-Processing: While it has some basic color grading, you often need external software (like Photoshop) to achieve a truly professional, "photorealistic" finish.

Mac Performance Issues: Although Enscape is now available for Mac, the performance and feature set have historically lagged behind the Windows version, especially on non-M-series chips. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enscape has provided our team with the ability to produce realistic renderings on a scale unlike anything we had previously used or dealt with. Our design drafts consisted of images straight from SketchUp or Revit and really lacked the polished and finished look that Enscape quickly delivers with ease at the push of a button. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The one thing I personally dislike the most about Enscape is that single lines across faces do not come through in the rendering. For me, this makes things like score lines somewhat tedious to draw if you want them to appear in the render. I believe this might be a SketchUp -> Enscape issue so with other programs, the experience and results might differ. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

WE use Enscape 3D for architecture projects and BIM models, and really appreciate the ability to visualize concepts in real time. It allows us to make decisions earlier and more consciously about ideas. WE like the continuous visual feedback it provides, as it helps us feel what's going to happen to our projects concerning sunlight, lighting and materials behavior. Also, the initial setup of Enscape 3D was super easy and intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although integration is a key point to Enscape 3D because it works as a plugin, its window should be able to fuse with our authoring tool (Archicad) for us to always use it. Enscape also needs more modes for conceptual phases and let reality come in later. BIM data needs to have some use, because nowadays it's just there... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enscape offers a very user-friendly interface that makes it easy to learn and use. During installation, I experienced a minor issue, but their customer support was quick and efficient in resolving it. One of the features I value most is its seamless integration with SketchUp, which significantly speeds up my workflow and makes it a tool I use on a daily basis. In addition, the ability to add assets and materials not only through Enscape but also directly from SketchUp enhances its versatility. Overall, with its ease of integration, variety of features, and strong customer support, Enscape has made my design process much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I don't think the artificial intelligence part is sufficient. In addition, it's ridiculous for ai to have its own website. It needs to be resolved within the application and integrated better. Because what makes Enscape valuable is its fast and high-quality rendering. Lagging behind in ai will be a problem in this regard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Enscape 3D to create 3D visuals as an interior architect, and it really helps my clients visualize their projects. I love its ease of use, which allows quick turnarounds at every stage of the design process, from initial sketches to complete concepts. Enscape 3D provides my clients with 3D imagery that offers a better idea of the project's progression and design, helping them make timely decisions and save money during construction. I've tried several programs before, but Enscape's easy-to-use interface sold it to us. The initial setup was also very simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The visual setting could allow for a more finely tuned output, and I would like to have further control. More weather settings would be great, like some rain or snow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love just the easiness of Enscape 3D. It's quick to get images out, update, and change things. I love how easy it is to add materials and assets, and to move things around. The integration with Rhino is something I really appreciate. Enscape 3D makes my processes incredibly quick, allowing me to do design iterations in no time. It means I can quickly update things in Rhino and perform numerous design iterations for my clients. Additionally, I find the setup to be very easy, and all the updates work very well and quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the rendering of section cuts in Enscape 3D is one of the main issues because the lighting isn't good, especially with clipping planes in Rhino. It has difficulty illuminating the interiors of my buildings. Also, I'd like a larger array of backgrounds; that'd be really useful. I think the palette materials could be improved, and having a much bigger library of materials and assets would be great since I'm always trying to make new ones myself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

That I could use it in an not that old computer. The only defect of the computer was the chipset of the video card... the memory everything met the requierements, and only this software was capable to load with the results I spected! The greatest thing about this software is that you can watch in real time the changes and fast. Really, really great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When I did show to one customer, he told me that my renders were looking like the ones he first saw fifteen years ago... it hurts me. The background its very hard to change it. I would like more sun settings and a 3d picture for panorama so you can put a landscape or background that really fits the proyect! I would like an easyer way for adding and editing the textures Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it really easy to create good quality renders with Enscape 3D, and I love how well it picks up on materials from SketchUp. The navigation is pretty smooth for walking inside of a render, and I'm impressed with the image capture feature, which offers really great quality for post-production images. Plus, it's super easy to set up, and I appreciate that it works on Apple computers, making it iOS friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I guess the only thing I have had some issues with is with the launching of any 3D modeling software. It does not always launch well with Enscape, so I have to close and reopen or force quit because it crashes (mostly with Rhinoceros). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the ease with which I can express my architectural ideas to the client. What catches my attention the most is the video quality for virtual tours. I really like the ease of accessing the tools, unlike other software that is more complicated and much slower. Enscape, indeed, I also like a lot; I use it to get ideas while I'm designing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Regarding Enscape, everything seems fine to me, perhaps I would like a bit more realism in the materials or more variety in them, although one can create them manually in Photoshop and then import them into the program, but doing so is very time-consuming. There should be an interface that helps create materials in Enscape, to make it more user-friendly and offer more variety. On the other hand, the AI of Veras sometimes doesn't listen when you indicate "0 Override material or 0 Override geometry" and continues to do things its own way. I feel it would be great if the AI, when you set values to 0, simply improves the render to be more realistic but doesn't change the materials or things. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Enscape 3D incredibly valuable for its speed and efficiency, especially when creating visualizations with a good machine, making it an essential tool in my work as an architect and visualization specialist. Its ease of use stands out significantly; being a plug-and-play tool makes it very accessible and allows me to focus on designing rather than struggling with software complexity. I have appreciated how much the rendering quality has improved over the years, which enhances my presentations and overall output. Additionally, the support team is consistently great, providing immediate assistance with any issues I encounter. The initial setup was super easy, which made transitioning to using this software seamless and stress-free. Enscape 3D's capability for fast previewing and delivering excellent visualizations has been pivotal in my projects, allowing me to iterate design ideas quickly. I’d strongly recommend Enscape 3D due to these fantastic qualities, as reflected in my high likelihood to recommend it to a friend or colleague. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the materialization features in Enscape 3D lacking. There is a need for more map layers for material creation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.