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Rayon is a browser-based CAD environment for interior designers and architects that pairs drafting, BIM-style tools, real-time collaboration, and AI helpers for faster drawing sets and exports.

Rayon runs in the web browser so teams can draft floor plans, annotate drawings, and review work together without installing a heavy desktop suite. The product markets itself toward interior designers and architects who want CAD-style precision with shared editing and comments on the canvas (Rayon, 2026).

When reviewed in April 2026, public pricing listed a free tier, a Pro plan at about $21 per month, and a Team plan at about $38 per month per editor, with yearly billing options on the pricing page (Rayon pricing, 2026). Higher tiers unlock full PDF and DWG export, expanded libraries, and more AI credits per week according to the same table.

Feature pages describe DWG and PDF import and export, schedules, item libraries, moodboards, materials, version history, and templates. The site also highlights AI-assisted blocks, prompt help, and image-to-wireframe tracing for early ideation.

Treat any cloud CAD tool like production software: test backups, access rules, and export fidelity against your deliverable checklist before you rely on it for fee-earning deadlines.

Specifications

Pricing

Freemium

Platforms

Web

Used for

Space planningInterior documentationCollaborative design reviewDrawing setsClient presentations

Used by

Interior DesignersArchitectsSpace PlannersWorkplace ConsultantsReal Estate Marketers

Tasks

2D draftingMarkup and commentsPDF and DWG exchangeSchedulingConcept visualization

Pros and cons

Pros

  • No install step for contributors who only need a browser.
  • Published monthly prices make small-studio budgeting easier.
  • Collaboration features target feedback loops that email attachments often break.
  • Free tier exists for exploration before you upgrade.

Cons

  • Heavy reliance on internet quality and vendor uptime.
  • Export limits on the free tier may block full deliverables until you upgrade.
  • You should still compare CAD fidelity against your legacy toolchain on benchmark projects.
  • AI credit caps on paid tiers may matter for high-volume teams.

Key features

  • Web CAD: Draft in the browser with CAD commands and BIM-oriented tools the vendor lists on its site.

  • Collaboration: Real-time multiplayer editing, comments, and link sharing for distributed teams.

  • Exchange: Import and export paths for DWG, PDF, and images; confirm layer and unit behavior on your pilot files.

  • Libraries: Block and material libraries plus templates the vendor numbers in the hundreds on marketing pages.

  • AI assists: Panel-based help for assets, prompts, and tracing sketches into linework per Rayon feature copy.

  • Schedules: Tabular outputs for procurement-style lists tied to placed items.

  • Exports: Paid tiers advertise full PDF and DWG export compared with limited export on the free tier.

Pricing

Free

Contact sales

Limited PDF and DWG export per pricing page; verify current limits on rayon.design/pricing.

Pro (monthly)

per month

$21.00

Listed about $21 per month in April 2026; annual discount may apply. Confirm on vendor site.

Team (per editor, monthly)

per month

$38.00

Listed about $38 per month per editor in April 2026. Confirm on vendor site.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rayon free?

Rayon lists a $0 Free plan with full editing but limits on some exports, libraries, and history compared with paid tiers. Read rayon.design/pricing for the current comparison table.

Does Rayon open DWG files?

Marketing pages describe DWG and PDF import and export on paid plans with broader access than the free tier. Run your typical survey files through a pilot before you promise deliverables.

Is Rayon 2D or 3D?

The pricing FAQ on Rayon???s site addresses this directly: the tool focuses on 2D drafting workflows for spatial design rather than full 3D BIM authoring. Pair it with other software if you need a full 3D model backbone.

How much does Rayon Pro cost?

When reviewed in April 2026, Rayon listed Pro at about $21 per month on its public pricing page, with Team near $38 per month per editor. Confirm live checkout links before you purchase.

Can Rayon replace AutoCAD?

Teams use it for faster interior and space-planning drawing sets, but overlap with AutoCAD depends on your layer standards, XREF habits, and discipline-specific tools. Benchmark both on real projects.

Does Rayon work on tablets?

The pricing FAQ mentions smartphones and tablets; check the latest compatibility notes in Rayon help docs for stylus support and screen size guidance.

Tutorials and learning

Sources