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MNKI vs Veras (EvolveLAB / Chaos): AI Architectural Rendering Compared
Last updated: October 21, 2026 · Veras details checked against EvolveLAB and Chaos public pages on September 29, 2026.
Disclosure: MNKI publishes this comparison and is one of the two tools covered. Competitor facts come from Veras's own public pages (linked below); "not stated" means the pages checked did not specify. Verify current features and prices on each vendor's site.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Aspect | MNKI (mnki.ai) | Veras (EvolveLAB / Chaos) |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Browser studio (no installation required; upload images/exports or draft directly in EasyCAD, 3D Sandbox, or MNKICanvas) | Plugins for SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Archicad, Vectorworks, and Autodesk Forma, plus a web app |
| Primary inputs | 2D floor plans, hand sketches, 3D massing, wireframes, white models, photos, elevations, sections, site context, and BIM screenshots (PNG, JPEG, WebP) | 3D model views from host software; image or sketch in the web app |
| 2D-to-3D Floor Plans | Dedicated 3D Plan (furnished axonometric/isometric) and Space Planning (labeled layout) modules |
Not stated on vendor pages read |
| Free CAD & 3D Modeling Apps | Includes MNKI EasyCAD (2D DXF editor), MNKI 3D Sandbox (3D builder with DXF/PDF export), and MNKICanvas free on all plans | Not stated (relies on host CAD/BIM software) |
| Region editing / Inpainting | Inpaint Remove, Inpaint Add, and Inpaint Replace modules + masked chat edits in AChAt |
Render Selection (select part of image, enter prompt, re-render area) + Geometry Override slider |
| Styles & Presets | 28 named architectural styles + 8 one-click presets (30+ style options) + style reference upload | Count not stated |
| Languages | English and right-to-left Arabic fully supported; Spanish and Hindi partially translated | Not stated |
| Free trial / tier | 40 trial credits with no watermark + free EasyCAD, 3D Sandbox & MNKICanvas (no expiry on top-up credits) | 30 renders and a 15-day trial (watermark and card requirement not stated) |
| Paid pricing | Basic: 28.99 USD/month (500 credits); Pro: 148.99 USD/month (3,000 credits); Pay-as-you-go top-up: 10.00 USD for 150 credits | Named licence: $29/month billed yearly ($348/year) or $59/month billed monthly (evolvelab.io); Floating licence: $44/month (chaos.com) or $51/month (evolvelab.io) billed annually |
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between MNKI and Veras?
Veras (by EvolveLAB, sold via Chaos) focuses on rendering inside authoring software via native plugins for SketchUp, Revit, Rhino, Archicad, Vectorworks and Autodesk Forma (plus a web app). MNKI (mnki.ai) is an all-in-one browser studio covering 9 visualization modules (including 2D-to-3D floor plans, mood boards, material palettes and inpainting), AI presentations, timeline AI video, and free browser CAD/3D tools (MNKI EasyCAD, 3D Sandbox and MNKICanvas) with full English and right-to-left Arabic interfaces.
How do MNKI and Veras compare on pricing and free trials?
MNKI's Free plan gives 40 watermark-free trial credits plus free access to MNKI EasyCAD, 3D Sandbox and MNKICanvas; paid plans start at 28.99 USD/month (Basic, 500 credits) or 10.00 USD pay-as-you-go top-ups (150 credits). Veras lists 30 renders and a 15-day trial, with a Named licence at $29/month billed yearly ($348/year) or $59/month billed monthly on EvolveLAB's page.
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Sources (checked September 29, 2026): EvolveLAB Veras · Chaos EvolveLAB Shop · MNKI pricing · MNKI FAQ · MNKI tutorials.