Comparison
Maquete vs Redraw
Both are browser-based AI rendering platforms for architects. The practical difference: Maquete runs on the best AI models available (Nano Banana Pro plus GPT-5.4 for validation) and writes the prompt from a guided briefing; Redraw is a multi-model hub — its own render models plus external ones such as Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image 2 — where you pick the tool and model yourself. Here is when each fits.
Overview
Redraw (redraw.pro) is a browser-based AI rendering platform that produces photorealistic architectural images from uploaded screenshots and model views. It works as a multi-model hub: Redraw's own render models sit alongside external models priced in coins — image models such as GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 and Seedream, video models such as Kling, Seedance and Google Veo 3.1 — plus upscaling and 3D tools. Its free SketchUp plugin, Redraw Capture, sets up the camera, lighting presets and model optimisation, then exports the view to the Redraw web app, where the rendering happens.
Maquete is an AI rendering platform built on a single frontier image model (Nano Banana Pro from Google) with GPT-5.4 used to validate output before delivery. It ships a native SketchUp plugin and accepts direct image upload from Archicad, Revit, Rhino, and Blender. Geometry fidelity is the engineering priority: prompts and validators aim to reduce visible drift, while final review against the source model remains necessary. Paid plans include AI video walkthroughs and public client share links.
If you use SketchUp as your primary modelling tool, the plugins work differently: Maquete renders directly from the active viewport inside SketchUp, while Redraw Capture prepares the view and exports it to Redraw's browser app for rendering. If architectural fidelity matters to you — particularly for client-facing deliverables — Maquete picks and tunes the model for you, builds the prompt from a guided architect-built brief and validates output before delivery, whereas Redraw leaves the choice of model and settings to you. If you want the most included renders at entry level and don't need the guided workflow, Redraw's Basic plan ($15/mo, about 300 renders) is a reasonable trade-off, and its free Test plan (10 coins, about 5 renders) lets you try it without a card.
Methodology
We compare workflow fit, geometry fidelity, setup time, hardware needs, output format, pricing model, and how quickly an architect can move from model view to client-ready image.
Last checked
Updated 26 September 2026. Competitor pricing and feature names can change, so verify the current vendor page before buying.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Maquete | Redraw |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying AI model | Nano Banana Pro (frontier) + GPT-5.4 validation | Multi-model hub: in-house models plus GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream and more (priced in coins) |
| SketchUp plugin | Renders inside SketchUp from the active viewport | Free Redraw Capture plugin: prepares and exports views to the web app |
| Architect-built workflow | Guided render — architect-tuned scene decisions | Upload + style toggles — not architect-specific |
| Geometry preservation | Tuned to reduce drift in walls, openings and proportions | Depends on the model you pick — some drift typical |
| Render time | about a minute per 4K still | 20–40 seconds typical |
| Output resolution | Up to 4K | Upscaling to 8K (Expert; 4K on Basic) |
| Pricing (entry paid) | Free trial; paid from $9/mo | Free Test plan (10 coins); paid from $15/mo (Basic, ~300 renders) |
| Pricing (studio tier) | $59/mo (Studio, 300 credits, 3 users) | $32/mo (Expert, ~1,000 renders, 1 user); Business Elite $92/mo for 15 users |
| Client sharing | Public share links + inline feedback | Download and email |
| Video walkthroughs | AI walkthrough videos on paid plans | Image-to-video via Kling, Seedance, Veo 3.1 and more (priced in coins) |
| Founder | Licensed architect, used on real projects | General team |
When to choose which
Choose Maquete if you want the model chosen and tuned for you
Redraw is a multi-model hub: you choose between its in-house models and coin-priced external ones such as Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image 2. Maquete makes that choice for you — Nano Banana Pro, tuned for architecture and driven by a guided brief — and validates output with GPT-5.4 before delivery. For client-facing renders where architectural detail has to land right the first time, a tuned and validated pipeline matters more than a long model menu.
Choose Maquete for architect-specific controls
Maquete's guided render was designed by a licensed architect: time of day, light quality, window treatment, material specification, scene context — each as a structured choice. Redraw's flow is upload + style toggles, which works for general visualization but isn't tuned for the precise architectural decisions in a real project.
Choose Redraw if render volume or model variety is the deciding factor
Redraw's Basic tier ($15/mo, about 300 renders, 1 user) offers more included renders than Maquete's Starter plan, and its free Test plan (10 coins, about 5 renders) lets you try it without a card. If you mainly need bulk screenshot-to-image generation or want to switch between many image and video models, and do not need rendering inside SketchUp or an architect-built workflow, Redraw works. For studios where in-SketchUp rendering, a guided workflow and validated output matter, the comparison shifts toward Maquete.
Choose Maquete for client collaboration
Maquete's share links let clients view and comment inline — no account required on their end. Redraw outputs are downloads you save and email. For studios doing async client review, Maquete's collaboration layer saves significant back-and-forth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maquete a Redraw alternative?+
Yes. Both are browser-based AI rendering tools that produce photorealistic stills from architectural inputs. The main practical differences are model choice (Maquete picks and tunes the model for you; Redraw is a multi-model hub where you choose), the SketchUp plugin (Maquete renders inside SketchUp from the active viewport; Redraw's free Redraw Capture plugin prepares the view and exports it to the Redraw web app for rendering), and the workflow (Maquete uses a guided briefing built by a licensed architect; Redraw uses upload + style toggles).
What model does Maquete use vs Redraw?+
Maquete runs on Nano Banana Pro — Google's current frontier image model — with GPT-5.4 used to validate output before it ships; you never pick a model. Redraw is a multi-model hub: its own in-house render models plus external models priced in coins, including GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2 and Seedream, and video models such as Kling, Seedance and Google Veo 3.1. Since Redraw also offers Nano Banana Pro, the difference is less about model access than workflow: Maquete tunes the model with a guided, architect-built brief and validates each output, while in Redraw you choose the model and settings yourself.
How does Maquete compare to Redraw on geometry fidelity?+
Maquete is tuned to reduce visible changes to your modelled walls, openings, proportions and structural elements, but results should still be checked against the source model. Redraw's results depend on which model you pick from its multi-model hub, and some drift is common. For client-facing deliverables, review any generative result before use.
Which is cheaper — Maquete or Redraw?+
Maquete's Starter plan ($9/mo) has the lower paid entry price, while Redraw's Basic tier ($15/mo, about 300 renders) includes more raw render volume. For evaluation, Redraw offers a free Test plan (10 coins, about 5 renders, no card required) and Maquete offers a 7-day Pro trial for eligible new users. For professional studio use, the main difference is workflow: Pro adds 4K output, guided architectural rendering, and client-facing tools.
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