# AGi32 Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is AGi32 the right 3D Architecture solution for you? Explore 43 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/239495/AGi32/reviews --- AGi32 4.7 (43) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/239495/AGi32/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of AGi32 Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BP Brad P Category ManagerWarehousing, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This design tool can quickly calculate the lighting values on any required surface and take into account, daylighting, complex surfaces, and obstructions to generate calculations/renderings to provide a "real world" representation. “ January 27, 2022 Mark S Applications EngineerElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The render environment is also difficult to get good, usable screenshots with the more complicated spaces.“ March 4, 2022 BP Brad P Category ManagerWarehousing, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “AGI32 is the most versatile lighting program that I have used to develop accurate and difficult lighting designs that consider all environmental variables . “ January 27, 2022 MG Michael G Applications EngineerDesign, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I liked working in AGI32 environment, the ease of commands, rendering, navigation.“ March 4, 2022 SL Steve L National/Strategic Lighting Design, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Steep learning curve, but provides great output for my customers.“ March 3, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 43 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Shaun F. Director, Lighting Design Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The leading tool for architectural lighting analysis." March 8, 2022 4.0 AGi is the primary software for my lighting design department, we deliver over 2,000 designs annually to our clients. Pros AGi is the best-in-class software to create accurate calculations of lighting designs. Well organized toolkits make it accessible for beginners, and the robust tools can handle complex architectural geometry to ensure the right amount of light exists in each space. Cons For very complex models, I want Revit-like navigation features to carve out sections of 3D space - the current 3D toolset is more limited. It would be helpful to have better import tools from Sketchup to capture the graphics of surfaces. Review Source aG adam G. Electrical Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGI32 designer review" January 24, 2022 5.0 My primary lighting rep is an LC and uses Visual exclusively. He doesn't use or is able to manipulate AGI drawings. Because he uses Visual Pro he is very adept at it and can send me very skilled drawings, however the drawings he sends I feel are lacking the detail that AGI32 provides. It seems to me that AGI32 is the gold standard in lighting design software and when I speak with other companies whether they are engineering firms or manufacturers we are able to speak the same language. AGI32 can do amazing things. I will never come close to doing all that AGI32 can do and it makes me sad to know that I will never do some of the cool things that AGI32 can do, but that is because of me, not because of AGI32! Pros When I first came to my present employer I was using Visual and quite happy with it. However my company used AGI32 exclusively so I had to start using it. It was easier than I had expected to learn to use it, and I am an old dog. New tricks are hard! My company sent me to the various training classes. Mostly I would be doing roadway lighting and so the training was most helpful. I also was able to take home the training materials for reference. Cons The only con to me, and this could be just me as I will never be more than a neophyte user is that much of the training material seems very convoluted and often times it is difficult to figure out who to do certain simple things. It's hard to give an example as the issues pop up as you are using them. But it seems to me that the issues I run into are simple problems that should have simple solutions and I hate to have to send an email to support for every small issue I run into. Also it would be nice if there was an easier way to contact support rather than having to send in a ticket and wait for a response. Often times it might be a simple problem that an advanced user can solve quickly and easily but then the user has to articulate the issue in an email and send it in and wait causing undue delays in their own work. This is in no way a knock on the support team, they are amazing. It just seems to me that a faster way of getting simple support could be created and if the issue is more complex, THEN a support ticket can be issued. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, Adam! We appreciate your loyalty to AGi32, and will do everything we can to continue offering a product and support team that stands above the rest. MG Michael G. Applications Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Is Agi32 Lighting Software the best in the Market today?" March 4, 2022 4.0 I liked working in AGI32 environment, the ease of commands, rendering, navigation. I just wish that they would remain competitive in terms of pricing compared to the other lighting software that engineers use. Pros This software is so easy to use, nice rendering and you can be creative with it. Cons Noticed that the price is always increasing everytime we renew it. My manager might encourage me to use a different software down the road. Review Source DA David A. Applications Engineer Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long Time AGI User" March 11, 2022 5.0 I have personally used AGI since the days of DOS , around 2000 I remember started training on the new windows version of the AGI program. I also took the training courses offered by Lighting Analysts to better my understanding of the intent and capabilities of the program, as I would need to actually use it in our daily operations of the company. Every few years we have to fight to keep the AGI as our primary photometric software with someone always trying to introduce some new software, or something we use in Europe into our US based company operations. Pros The program is straight forward and simple if you want to do simple things, yet has the ability to take it to a higher level if you need to be more detailed in your outputs. Both with presentation and calculation capabilities. Cons I do not have any real complaints of the software, but I do have issues with my hardware when I try to use the Adaptive Subdivision option, but I think it is more memory/hardware related.. at least that is my guess, but I am unable to do detailed renderings because of that as well. Review Source BP Brad P. Category Manager Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Using AGI32 to help understand lighting " January 27, 2022 5.0 This tool helped me understand the physics of lighting and made me a better lighting designer. It was easy to select from several different fixtures and design to the best performance and not over-light or under-light an area. Using AGI32 helps me provide the best solution for my customer with the most efficient effort in my day. Pros AGI32 is the most versatile lighting program that I have used to develop accurate and difficult lighting designs that consider all environmental variables . This design tool can quickly calculate the lighting values on any required surface and take into account, daylighting, complex surfaces, and obstructions to generate calculations/renderings to provide a "real world" representation. Simple to hard areas are quickly built and manipulated without having to do major changes to the program. It is very intuitive to use and with regular use you can pick up more effective ways to do lighting design. Cons Depending on the size of the project and the complexity of the area, it requires a pretty powerful computer to run all the calculations. If using a typical computer you might have several minute delay from when you hit "calculate" to when they are completed. If you are running several different versions or making final changes this might require extra patience during the process. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review, Brad! Hearing that AGi32 made you "a better lighting designer" is the utmost praise. We appreciate the feedback and will share with our team. LB Lauren B. Lead Consultant, Electrical Engineer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGI32 As an Effective Lighting Design Tool" January 24, 2022 5.0 The major solutions I've experienced is responding to the client with a visual representation of the real world appearance in a meaningful and easily understood way giving the client a better understanding of my proposed design such as when I am tasked with the design of a colored lighting effect on a major bridge such as the Pont Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal, Canada. I have used AGI32 since it was first conceived and presented to me for use when I was first introduced to it in the Microsoft operating system in the early 1980s. Pros In setting up a project, I find that the capability for AGI32 to import both 2D and 3D models is a very time-saving feature. with the simplicity built in to the application, it saves a bundle of time in creating the model since it can be created in AutoCAD and directly imported with the necessary attributes already embedded in the AGI32 model. Cons Occasionally, I find that implementing a specific pole/fixture layout is not possible since the definition of the location of the fixture on the pole is limited. The height of the pole and the height of the fixture could be more effectively defined since I find many times in creating the model, my fixture height, mast arm length, and mounting arrangement, cannot be well defined such as when mounting a fixture on an arm at some distance below the top of the pole. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review - and for being a customer for decades, Lauren! We truly appreciate it. MB Myranda B. Engineer II Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGi32" January 26, 2022 4.0 Like I said above, I love AGi. I use it for simple room calculations, building calculations, site calculations (that is an important one). It does give me backup when trying to explain to a client that we need more light or have too much light. Pros I love AGi, I use it weekly, if not daily at my job. I learned it in school and it has been valuable ever since. To me it is easy to use, but I have been using it for a long time. I rely on it for most of my projects. Cons My least favorite about AGi is sometimes it can be really slow importing things, it is not always intuitive (like when your Revit/CAD export is an advanced year) and the interface is pretty outdated, although so are many software products I use for electrical engineering. AGi looks the same as it did when I was in college, which on one hand is nice that it hasn't changed, but on the other hand I think it could use a facelift. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the feedback, Myranda, and for being a long-time user of AGi32! MH Melody H. Applications Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Power tools for creating workable layouts for interior and exterior illumination" January 24, 2022 5.0 Miscommunication is minimalized by the clients being able to see their project in a model mode and all of the different lighting options (dim, aiming, grazing, color schemes, etc). Pros Being able to layout, design, render and deliver plans in a timely manner. When creating a delicate or intricate lighting job such as Art, Bldg renders, signage, etc., nothing is better than the finished product for all of the teams involved. Cons I don't care for the new upgrade AGi 20.2 definition toolbox. It's changed up and is more mundane to find the correct symbol configurations and to create tandem fixtures. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review, Melody! VR Verified Reviewer Applications Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Software review" March 4, 2022 4.0 Extremely good. I am personally still running legacy software before subscription was available so some of my comments may have even been addressed in the more recent versions. Pros Easy learning curve, especially if you already are proficient in Autocad. Cons Importing 3d items from most of the softwares we use is not possible. The render environment is also difficult to get good, usable screenshots with the more complicated spaces. I.E. theaters Review Source Wes L. Director of Marketing and Sourced Products Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The industry standard" January 24, 2022 5.0 In a word, great. Pros Stellar support and the software provides everything needed for my work in developing new products to bring to market. Cons It is subscription based so it costs more annually. This as opposed to the days when you bought great software and didn't have the need the constant upgrades because the software did everything you needed it to do. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thanks for the review, Wes! So glad that to hear our product and support are meeting your needs. JR John R. Electrical Engineer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGI32 and Elumtools Review" January 18, 2022 5.0 AGI32 gets the job done when other software is unable. The results can be trusted and set the bar in the industry for performance. Pros AGi32 is the market leader in accuracy and performance. Most necessary options needed are made available in the program. Cons The GUI and ease of use could be better implemented. This is not an easy software to navigate or learn. It could benefit from an overhaul to improve user experience. Review Source Response from Revalize January 19, 2022 Thank you for taking the time to review our software, John! We live by customer feedback and will share your thoughts with our team. HG Howard G. Vice President Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGi32 what's not to like" January 27, 2022 5.0 we have used AGi32 for several years and the most unusual one was to determine how much shading a skylight should have to balance the cost of cooling the space in the summer versus the amount of daylighting provided to offset running the lights. the skylight was a 100 feet long by 30 feet wide. AGI32 worked perfectly. Pros easy to import AutoCAD backgrounds. Easy to import different luminaires and try different ones on the fly. output looks great to provide in a presentation Cons it is not always easy to printout a complete report. printing could be improved. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thanks for the review, Howard! We appreciate it! ID Insiya D. Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Agi user" January 21, 2022 4.0 Pros Best in the industry- good control over settings Cons Advanced modeling options. Need more universal (across all entity) editing commands Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review! BZ Bowen Z. Engineering Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This is the the best layout software so far" January 18, 2022 4.0 Pros \>Layout result properly represent the actual situation >Provide all the details >3D model looks real Cons \>Not user friendly for the 1st time user >Take too long for large project Review Source Response from Revalize January 19, 2022 Thank you for the review! We appreciate your feedback. BR Bas R. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Gebruiksvriendelijk" June 15, 2022 4.0 Pros Erg makkelijk mee te werken. Dus erg vriendelijk voor de gebruiker Cons Het leren werken met dit programma ging niet super soepel Alternatives considered [Revit](https://www.capterra.com/p/265023/Revit/) Switched from [Revit](https://www.capterra.com/p/265023/Revit/) Ik zocht een ander programma Review Source CB Carrie B. Lighting Design Consultant Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGi32 for the win!" January 19, 2022 5.0 I have been a user of AGi32 for over 15 years. It has been great. I have learned so much and become a better designer with the use of this software. Pros Integrating renderings are easy to use. This program is multi-functional as I do work in the Roadway Lighting design industry too. I can complete all of my design calculations in one program. Cons The least ideal feature of this software is that all of the elements (drawing, calculation points, luminaires, and 3D models) cannot be moved all together. They have to be moved individually. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review, Carrie - and for being a customer for 15 years! We truly appreciate it. TA Tim A. Application Engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long ride" January 18, 2022 5.0 we are able to do comparative analysis , we are able to prove our product, we show our customer things that keep them out of hot water, like environmental issues, light trespass, municipality specifications, code requirements. Pros The feature that sits best with me is the support from the company. its fast , very helpful and hits the nail on the head when it comes to being the best in the industry. Cons nothing! yea the only limiting factor is the owners hardware Reason for choosing AGi32 again the quality and ease of use and support Review Source Response from Revalize January 19, 2022 Thank you for the response, Tim! There's no greater compliment than hearing from a customer that we are "the best in the industry." Thanks for making our day! JY Jen Y. Applications Design Building Materials Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great functionality, exceptional customer service! " January 18, 2022 4.0 I love using and learning this software. I'm a manufacturing agent so being able to show my customers lighting is essential to my business. Pros Customer service/tech support is exceptional. They are quick to respond and explain in an understandable way. Software is easy to use and numerous trainings are available. Cons Sketch Up used to have an add-on to integrate with AGI32 but no longer does. Projects with numerous fixtures/lots of modeling bogs down AGI32. Review Source Response from Revalize January 19, 2022 Thank you for the positive review, Jen! We are so happy to hear that our software, training and support is meeting your needs. JW Jayna W. Applications Specialist Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Full function and highly capable" January 19, 2022 5.0 I have modeled every type of project I could imagine including simple parking lots, train paint facilities, roadways with bridges over rivers, exterior facades, offices, residences and creating an aurora effect in a medical facility corridor. Pros AGi32 is the industry standard for accurate modeling fixture performance in every type of application from stream culverts to multi-story buildings. Cons I wish some of the rendering features were more intuitive. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for taking the time to review our software, Jayna! JO Jack O. Principal Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The O'Hanlon Group's Perspective" February 1, 2022 5.0 Since shifting my focus from a sales to design services to the rep, mfr., and distributor markets, AGi32 has given us an opportunity to provide a service to these respective industry channels whom often have limtied skills in using the software. Pros Having used AGi32 since 1995, I have found it a useful daily tool in imparting a better lighting performance story beyond the mere empirical. Cons My limited skills using ACAD sometimes handcuffs me in updating projects. This isn't necessarily an AGi32 issue, but easier integration (at least for me) would be useful. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review, Jack! BB Bob B. VP Board of Directors Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What is the Future of AGI" January 18, 2022 5.0 Pros I have been using this software from it's inception and have 12 full time employees using it everyday. It works. Cons This software will be obsolete soon. We live in a 64 bit world and this is a 32 bit program It is a struggle to get it to work many times without crashing. Elum Tools is a joke that has little to offer the normal agi user that has little or no revit knowledge nor the need to learn it. Review Source Response from Revalize January 19, 2022 Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to review our software, and will share your thoughts with our team. NT Nate T. Lighting Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantastic Photometrics in an Awkward Interface" January 27, 2022 4.0 Over the past 15 years, I have used AGi32 to analyze lighting solutions for a wide variety of building types. AGi32 has been an indispensable tool. Pros AGi32 has set the standard for complete and accurate lighting calculations for three decades. Luminaire data is easy to import and analyze from any industry standard photometric data format Room geometry can be created quickly and even traced from imported cad or PDF backgrounds. A variety of rendering options including pseudo color allow the results to be analyzed visually. Images of renderings are exported in standard image formats, and calculation results can be exported in CAD and Excel. Cons The modeling tools are limited and lag far behind 3D modeling software standards. It is difficult and awkward to model complex 3D geometry. The ability to import models from Sketchup is a saving grace, but individual surface properties still need to be set one at a time. The with button Icons are reminiscent of Windows 3.1 shareware programs from the 1990's. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for the review, Nate! We will share your feedback with our team. MP Mike P. Vice President Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The lighting Design Software for all Lighting Professionals." January 18, 2022 5.0 I have been using this software for the lighting design requiring to meet challenging project specifications using specific luminaires for the applications such as roadways, tunnels and bridge lighting, sports lighting, building facade, garage and parking area lighting etc. Pros Easy to use, suitable for the all lighting applications, easy interface between CAD software, allow to create lighting report and presentation within the software. Cons I wish this software can allow more 3D CAD commends (within the software) for creating 3D models with lighting properties assigned which can be used in the lighting calculations. Review Source Response from Revalize January 19, 2022 Thank you for the review, MIke! We are so glad that you find our software easy to use. We will strive to continue to meet (and exceed) your needs in the future. We appreciate your partnership! LL Lorri L. Lighting Design Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use" January 19, 2022 5.0 Pros AGI32 makes lighting design seamless. The Instabase makes finding many fixtures for your project easy. If a fixture is not there, it is also simple to pull the ies files from a manufacturer's website to add them to your project. Building rooms or buldings are also very easy. Cons After using the program for 20 years, all the things I would have listed as a "con" have been fixed. Review Source Response from Revalize February 8, 2022 Thank you for your review, Lorri, and for being a customer for 20 years! JC Joeli C. Specification Specialist Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AGi32 user review" March 4, 2022 4.0 Overall, it is a good program, and it helps my business to confidently recommend the products that I run calculations with in the program. Pros This is a valuable tool in lighting deign and specification. I like that it helps me to recommend lighting products and validate light levels. Cons The program does seem to have a fair amount of glitches, especially when new versions roll out. It sometimes gets frustrating when the program crashes and you have to spend a lot of time troubleshooting the issue. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [3D Architecture](https://www.capterra.com/3d-architecture-software/)