Updated October 2026. The original version of this article compared Linespire Reflect with the Stable Diffusion-based Veras 3. Veras 4.0 has since moved to Nano Banana Pro and changed how it is sold, so we've rewritten the comparison.
What Is Veras?
Veras is an AI visualisation tool originally built by EvolveLAB and now part of Chaos, the company behind Enscape and V-Ray. It works across a wide range of design software — Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Archicad, Vectorworks, Forma, and Allplan — as well as inside Enscape, V-Ray, Corona, and a web app.
Veras 4.0, released in February 2026, made Google's Nano Banana Pro its main rendering engine. Veras now offers several models, including Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, and Stable Diffusion, alongside image-to-video, sketch-to-image, mood-board interiors, and reference images for style. It is sold on its own and as part of Enscape Premium and the ArchDesign Collection.
What Is Linespire Reflect?
Linespire Reflect is a native Archicad addon built exclusively for Archicad users. It captures 3D views directly from within Archicad and produces photorealistic renders in seconds, without any file export or app-switching.
Every render uses Google's Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro Image), with AI upscaling to 4K. Users can add a text prompt and a reference image to guide style and mood, and turn finished renders into short video clips with Animate.
Head-to-Head Comparison
AI Model
This used to be the biggest difference between the two tools. It no longer is. Both can now render with Nano Banana Pro, so for the same view and prompt you can expect a similar class of result.
The difference is in choice versus consistency. Veras lets you pick between models — useful if you want faster, cheaper drafts on Nano Banana 2 or looser concept images. Linespire Reflect uses Nano Banana Pro for every render, so there's no model to choose and no drop in quality to manage.
Archicad Version Support
This is now the most practical difference for Archicad users. The standalone Veras plugin for Archicad officially supports Archicad 28. For Archicad 29 and later, Chaos's guidance is to run Veras from inside Enscape — which means you also need an Enscape subscription to use it on a current Archicad release.
Linespire Reflect installs directly into Archicad 23 to 30 on Windows and 26 to 30 on Mac. It doesn't depend on any other rendering software, so it works the same way whether or not your office uses Enscape.
Credits and Pricing
Veras plans come with a monthly pool of credits that is shared between images and videos. How many images you get depends on the model and resolution you choose. Chaos estimates around 50 Nano Banana 2 1K images a month on Starter and around 200 on Pro, with fewer when using Nano Banana Pro or higher resolutions. Chaos's site lists the plans with annual billing, prices vary by region, and using AI credits removes the right to a refund. Veras is also included in Enscape Premium.
Linespire Reflect keeps it simple: one credit is one Nano Banana Pro render.
- Free Trial: 5 render credits, no credit card required
- Pro: $29/month — 100 credits/month, 2 activations
- Studio: $79/month — 400 credits/month, 5 activations
- Enterprise: $199/month — 1,200 credits/month, 10 activations
If you mainly want top-quality stills from Archicad, that makes the monthly output easy to plan: 100 Nano Banana Pro renders on Pro, with no trade-off between models.
Integration and Workflow
Veras is a broad toolkit. Beyond rendering a model view, it can turn sketches and plans into images, build interiors from mood boards, add furniture and entourage by prompt, and generate video. For firms working across several design applications, having one AI tool in all of them is a real advantage.
Linespire Reflect is focused on one job: turning an Archicad 3D view into a client-ready render. It installs as an .apx or .bundle addon, captures the view from a panel inside Archicad, and returns the render in seconds. Every render is saved to your render history, and Animate turns finished renders into short clips with camera moves like a slow orbit, push-in, or aerial rise.
Platform Focus
Veras supports seven design applications, which suits multi-platform firms but means Archicad is one environment among many. The gap in Archicad 29 support shows how that can play out.
Linespire Reflect is built exclusively for Archicad. Its workflow, integration, and development priorities are all set by how Archicad users work.
Where Veras Has an Advantage
Veras offers more range: a choice of AI models, sketch and plan inputs, mood-board interiors, and support for many design applications. If your office already pays for Enscape Premium, Veras is included, and running it from Enscape gives you access on current Archicad versions.
Where Linespire Reflect Has an Advantage
Linespire Reflect installs directly into Archicad versions that the standalone Veras plugin no longer supports, without needing Enscape. Every render uses Nano Banana Pro, and one credit always equals one render, so quality and monthly output are predictable.
It's also easy to try: 5 free renders with no credit card, then plans from $29 a month.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Veras if your firm already uses Enscape Premium, works across several design applications, or wants a wide toolkit for early concept work, including sketch-to-image and mood-board interiors.
Choose Linespire Reflectif you work in Archicad, want Nano Banana Pro quality on every render without managing models or shared credit pools, and don't want to add Enscape just to use AI rendering on a current Archicad version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Veras use the same AI model as Linespire Reflect?
Partly. Since Veras 4.0 (February 2026), Veras offers several models, including Nano Banana Pro, Nano Banana 2, and Stable Diffusion. Linespire Reflect renders every image with Nano Banana Pro.
Does Veras work with Archicad 29 and 30?
The standalone Veras plugin for Archicad officially supports Archicad 28. For newer versions, Chaos recommends using Veras from inside Enscape, which requires an Enscape subscription. Linespire Reflect installs directly into Archicad 23 to 30 on Windows and 26 to 30 on Mac.
Is Veras available as a standalone product?
Yes. Since Veras 4.0, Chaos sells Veras on its own (Starter, Pro, and Ultra plans) as well as inside Enscape Premium and the ArchDesign Collection.
How do Veras credits compare with Linespire Reflect credits?
Veras plans include a monthly credit pool shared between images and videos, and the number of images depends on the model and resolution you pick. Chaos estimates around 50 Nano Banana 2 1K images a month on Starter and 200 on Pro. On Linespire Reflect, one credit is one Nano Banana Pro render, with 100 credits a month on the $29 Pro plan.
Can I try Linespire Reflect before committing to a paid plan?
Yes. The free trial includes 5 render credits with no credit card required.