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Asterlyn Space vs a traditional render.

An AI render from the drawing you have, a render artist, or a render from your own CAD program. How they differ, and when each one fits.

Side by side

How the three routes compare.

Asterlyn Space compared with a render artist or studio, and with rendering it yourself in CAD
Asterlyn SpaceRender artist or studioRendering it yourself in CAD
TurnaroundA couple of minutes.Often a week or two.Your time setting up materials, lights and a camera.
CostFrom US$29 a month for 40 credits. 1 credit a picture.A fee per render or project, quoted by the artist.Your licence and your time.
Changes after1 credit. Mark an area and change only that.Wait for the next round. Big changes can mean a new quote.Change the model and render again.
To startA sketch, an elevation, a CAD screenshot or a photo.Full plans, a finishes schedule and product details.A 3D model with materials and lights set up.
ProductsSwatches, handles (pulls) and appliances as a close likeness.Exact products, bespoke lighting and camera angles.As good as your library and your time.

Fees and turnaround for a render artist vary a lot from studio to studio. Ask yours for a quote; we don’t publish other people’s prices.

Which fits

Pick the route that fits the job.

Asterlyn Space: selling the job, the same day.

  • No model to build. A hand sketch is enough.
  • A couple of minutes, not a fortnight.
  • Change one run on the same picture for one more credit.
A mudroom render with grey overhead cabinets, three coat hooks, a timber bench seat and woven baskets below
A rough hand sketch of a mudroom bench with hooks and overhead cabinets, as it was uploaded
The hand sketchThe render

Renders are AI-generated. They closely match the finishes you pick, but they aren't exact. Check real samples before you order.

A render artist: the finished presentation.

  • Brochures, display homes and a builder’s marketing.
  • The exact products the customer chose, not a likeness.
  • Bespoke lighting, large prints, animations and walkthroughs.

Your CAD program: when the model is built.

  • No fee per picture, but the materials and lights take a while.
  • Or screenshot the CAD view and render it here.

Good to know.

Comparing with general AI image generators instead? See Asterlyn Space vs general AI image tools.

Put a drawing you already have through it.

Your first five renders are free. No card needed.

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