Enscape Educational Subscription License
$245.00 NZD +GST for 1 year
The Enscape Educational version is a floating license that offers quick and easy access to Enscape’s real-time visualisation and virtual reality software. It can be used with SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Revit, Rhino, & Vectorworks on Windows. Currently just SketchUp is supported on Mac. Check out the system requirements below.
Free upgrades to any new versions that are released during your subscription period are included. Educational subscription licenses expire after 1-year from purchase date. To renew you will need to re-purchase and re-submit your ID.
Description
Visualise in REALTIME as you design
Enscape plugs directly into your 3D modelling software, giving you an integrated visualisation and design workflow. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your models into immersive 3D experiences by eliminating the inconveniences of production, shortening the feedback loop, and giving you more time to design.
FAQS
Do student licenses differ from commercial licenses in terms of functionality?
No, student licenses are fully functional and don’t have watermarks. The licenses are strictly for non-commercial use.
Do you offer student licenses to recently graduated students?
Student licenses are only available to active students who can provide proof of student status.
What are the system requirements to run Enscape?
Enscape Software Compatibility
- SketchUp 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Revit 2019, 2020, 2021. 2022, 2023
- ArchiCAD 21 ,22, 23, 24, 25, 26
- Vectorworks 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Rhino 6, 7
Enscape Hardware Requirements
- 3.6Ghz+ Quad-Core or 2.6Ghz+ 6-core CPU
- 8GB+ RAM (16 – 32GB Recommended)
- Windows 10/11 OR MacOS Monterey
- 3D Graphics Card with at least 4GB VRAM:
Enscape will NOT work with Intel graphics chips – We recommend NVIDIA RTX graphics cards.
NVIDIA – GTX 960/1050 or higher model number minimum. RTX model required for Ray-Tracing & DLSS.
AMD – Radeon 560 Pro minimum. Radeon 6600XT or newer required for Ray-Tracing. Enscape will NOT work with Mobile Radeon 5000m/6000m series laptop graphics.
Apple – M1 minimum. M1 Ultra or M2 chip recommended. Apple graphics do not support Ray-Tracing OR DLSS. Enscape will NOT work on any Macs with Intel graphics chips.
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NVIDIA – GTX 960/1050 or higher model number minimum. RTX model required for Ray-Tracing & DLSS.
AMD – Radeon 560 Pro minimum. Radeon 6600XT or newer required for Ray-Tracing. Enscape will NOT work with Mobile Radeon 5000m/6000m series laptop graphics.
Apple – M1 minimum. M1 Ultra or M2 chip recommended. Apple graphics do not support Ray-Tracing OR DLSS. Enscape will NOT work on any Macs with Intel graphics chips.
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Does my version always stay up to date?
Free upgrades to any new versions that are released during your subscription period are included. You’ll get a notification when starting Enscape’s host application if a new version is available for download. Therefore, you always have the newest version, independent of when you bought your license. There is no additional charge to update your version of Enscape.
How do I qualify?
Licenses are available to students who are currently enrolled part-time or full-time at a university or other government-accredited educational institutions such as a community college, vocational/training college, or a professional school. You are required to submit proof of academic status to qualify for an Enscape student license.
Acceptable documentation:
Acceptable documentation:
- Student certificate
- Student ID card
- Letter of university or educational institution letterhead confirming your status
- Transcript of records
- The current date (no older than three months)
- Your full name
- The name of your university or educational institution
- The document submitted must be in English or have a translation
Enscape empowers architects & designers to create beautiful visuals in real-time.
COMPARISON WITH OTHER RENDERERS
| TYPE | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | KNOWN FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GPU Ray Tracer |
Directly integrates with SketchUp, ArchiCAD, REVIT, Rhino & Vectorworks Very easy to learn Large asset library Real-time viewport High quality lighting Amazing VR experience Frequent free updates with major new features |
Requires a powerful GPU (NVIDIA RTX model graphics required for Ray Tracing & DLSS features) |
Gaining popularity – especially among architects, interior designers and landscapers Rich library of ready-to-use assets Free support & frequent updates Great for the design phase where multiple iterations are required |
| TYPE | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | KNOWN FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GPU Raster Engine |
Easy to Learn Large asset library |
Slow render times compared to Enscape, Twinmotion & V-Ray Requires powerful GPU Limited compositing capabilities Simple and fake looking lighting Not tightly integrated with host software, requires file reimporting/syncing after every change to your model Expensive – 3000 Euros! |
Rich library of
ready-to-use assets Only used in architecture |
| TYPE | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | KNOWN FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CPU, GPU (Unbiased) |
High quality, physically
accurate Relight feature |
Least amount of features out of all the render engines in this comparison You have to buy extra licenses for each software version i.e. if you want to use Thea with SketchUp & Rhino, you would need to purchase 2x licenses Limited compositing capabilities Infrequent minor updates |
Not a strong competitor – |
| TYPE | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | KNOWN FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
GPU Raster Engine |
Real-time viewer Very easy to learn |
Requires powerful GPU (NVIDIA RTX model recommended) Small asset library compared to Enscape & Lumion Basic and fake looking lighting Too simplistic for more advanced 3D users Limited compositing capabilities Infrequent minor updates |
Relative newcomer – still immature in terms of features |
| TYPE | STRENGTHS | WEAKNESSES | KNOWN FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CPU, GPU, Hybrid Ray Tracer |
Works with all major 3D
industry software & plugins Real-time viewer High quality, physically accurate Considered industry standard Built-in compositing features Frequent free updates with major new features Most online assets (models, materials) are V-Ray ready |
Steeper learning curve compared to other renderers,
though latest releases continuously improve ease of use |
Leading renderer for all major 3D software Large user base & active community Free support Frequent updates |
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