Arko AI Alternative — Browser-Based AI Rendering
Vizbase is a browser-based AI rendering alternative to Arko AI for interior designers and small studios. Arko AI runs as a plugin inside SketchUp, Revit and Rhino; Vizbase runs in any browser, with a SketchUp plugin from the Starter plan, a free tier with 5 credits/month (up to 10 renders) and paid plans from €29/month. Best for per-element material control and client presentations — not for real-time walkthroughs.
TRY VIZBASE FREE — 5 CREDITSHow Arko AI and VizBase differ
Per-element material swaps
Interior designers need to show clients 5 different sofa fabrics, 3 paint colors, and 2 flooring options — fast. Arko AI renders the whole view from your prompt. VizBase detects the room’s elements, so you can swap materials on the same scene without starting over.
Plugin vs browser
Arko AI runs as a plugin inside SketchUp, Revit and Rhino, so you render from your model. VizBase runs in the browser, so it also takes sketches, screenshots and photos from any software, and SketchUp users get the VizBase plugin from the Starter plan.
Refine edits
In VizBase you mark a detected element or draw a selection and describe the change. Refine re-renders the frame, guided by your mark, for 0.5 credits per edit on every plan, including Free.
Free Basic model vs free tier
Arko AI’s free option uses its Basic model, with output up to 608 px tall. VizBase’s free tier gives you 5 credits a month (up to 10 renders) with no watermark and no card.
Arko AI vs VizBase
| Feature | Arko AI | VizBase |
|---|---|---|
| Render Speed | 2–5 min | 77–151 s (Gen 3.0, our tests) |
| Free Tier Renders | Free Basic model | Up to 10/month (5 credits) |
| Free Tier Output | Up to 608 px tall (Basic model) | No watermark; size depends on mode |
| Per-Element Masking | No | Yes |
| Material Control (Sofa, Flooring, etc.) | Full image only | Per-element swaps |
| Room Type Rendering | Generic | Specialized |
| Style iteration | Whole view per prompt | Per element (Refine) |
| Multiple Render Modes | Yes (Basic and Pro models) | Yes (4 modes) |
| SketchUp Plugin | Yes (also Revit, Rhino) | Yes (from Starter) |
| Runs in | SketchUp, Revit, Rhino | Browser + SketchUp plugin |
| Upscaling | 2x | 4K, 6K and 8K exports |
| Free Trial | Limited | 5 credits (up to 10 renders), no CC |
Why interior design studios choose VizBase
Change the sofa fabric without starting over
Select the sofa element. Say "navy blue linen". VizBase re-renders the frame, guided by your selection. No re-uploading, no re-describing the whole room. Useful for showing clients options.
Room renders in the cloud
From sketch or 3D view to photorealistic render in your browser — no GPU, no installation. Show design options to clients from any laptop.
Per-element masking
Detect and control each element separately. Change materials on specific surfaces without starting over. VizBase keeps your layout and main pieces.
4 render modes
Gen 2.0 stays closest to the source image, including its lighting. Gen 2.1 gives creative interpretations, Gen 3.0 strong material realism, and Gen 4.0, the newest, photographic light and materials true to the design. Choose the right mode for each client project.
Free tier, clean renders
5 free credits per month (up to 10 renders) with zero watermarks. Perfect for interior design portfolios and client presentations.
Active development
VizBase ships new features every week. Design teams see their requests implemented. The platform is actively maintained for studios.
Where Arko AI might still fit
Arko AI renders right inside SketchUp, Revit and Rhino, and supports current versions (SketchUp and Revit 2021–2026). If you model in Revit or Rhino, that in-app workflow is a real advantage, and if you have existing credits or a paid subscription, you’re not losing those.
If you’re heavily invested in Arko’s ecosystem and don’t want to migrate, we get it. If you want to render any image in the browser, with per-element masking and Refine edits, VizBase is free to try.
How easy is it to switch?
Create Account
Sign up free, no credit card required.
Upload Your Room Image
Upload a sketch or 3D interior view, or send the current SketchUp view with the plugin (Starter plan and up).
Start Rendering
Pick a render mode and get your first render. No learning curve.
Already have renders you love? You can re-render them with VizBase. No complex migration, no data loss.
Questions about switching from Arko AI
Will my Arko AI renders look the same in VizBase?
No — they will look different. VizBase re-renders your source image with its own render modes: Gen 3.0 for strong material realism, or Gen 4.0, the newest, for photographic light and materials true to the design. Try it on the free plan and compare.
Can I keep my Arko AI subscription?
Yes. Both platforms work independently. Many interior design studios run both in parallel during the transition. Start with VizBase’s free tier and decide from there.
Do I need a GPU for VizBase?
No. VizBase is fully cloud-based and runs in your browser. No GPU, no installation, no system requirements beyond internet access.
What if I have Arko AI credits?
Arko AI credits stay in your Arko account. With VizBase, you get 5 free credits per month (up to 10 renders) on the free tier, and paid plans start at €29/month for 30 credits.
How fast is VizBase compared to Arko?
In our tests Gen 3.0 took 77–151 seconds per image, and the app quotes about 2–3 minutes per Gen 4.0 render. Arko AI typically takes 2–5 minutes.
Ready to make the switch?
Try VizBase free. 5 free credits per month (up to 10 renders), no watermark, no credit card required. See the difference yourself.
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