Pool Studio
3D modeling software
3D design software
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- Ease of management
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$125 per user per month
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What is Pool Studio
Pool Studio is a 3D design application used to create swimming pool and outdoor living designs, including pools, spas, decking, and surrounding landscaping elements. It is primarily used by pool builders, landscape designers, and outdoor living contractors to produce client-ready concept visuals and design documentation. The product focuses on domain-specific tools and libraries for pool shapes and backyard features rather than general-purpose 3D modeling workflows.
Purpose-built pool design tools
Pool Studio includes workflows tailored to swimming pool and backyard design, such as pool and spa layout, coping/decking, and common outdoor features. This specialization can reduce setup time compared with general-purpose 3D tools that require building assets and templates from scratch. It supports producing design visuals that align with typical pool construction sales and planning processes.
Client-facing 3D presentations
The software is oriented toward generating 3D renderings and presentations for homeowner review. This helps teams communicate design intent, materials, and spatial relationships without requiring clients to interpret technical drawings. It is commonly positioned as a sales enablement and visualization tool for pool/outdoor projects.
Outdoor feature content libraries
Pool Studio provides libraries/components for outdoor living elements (for example, hardscape and landscape items) to populate scenes. Having ready-made objects supports faster concept iteration than modeling each element manually. This approach suits contractors who need repeatable designs across many proposals.
Not general-purpose CAD
Pool Studio is optimized for pool and outdoor living scenarios rather than broad mechanical, architectural, or entertainment design. Teams needing advanced parametric modeling, complex assemblies, or engineering-grade constraints may find the toolset limiting. Some organizations still pair it with other CAD/modeling tools for detailed construction or fabrication workflows.
Rendering realism varies
As with many domain-specific design tools, rendering output and material realism may not match pipelines built around dedicated visualization engines. Users who require photorealistic marketing imagery or advanced lighting control may need additional rendering tools or post-processing. Output quality can also depend on available asset libraries and user configuration.
Integration details unclear
Publicly available information is limited on deep integrations with broader BIM/CAD ecosystems, version control, and enterprise content management. If a firm needs standardized interoperability (for example, robust import/export across multiple 3D formats and downstream toolchains), it may require validation through a proof of concept. Larger teams may also need to assess collaboration and governance features beyond single-designer workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pool Studio (Monthly billing) | $147 per user/month | Swimming pools, water features & ponds, live training, outdoor kitchens & seating, fire pits & fireplaces, decking & pergolas, patios & driveways, easy calculations. Month-to-month, pay-as-you-go. |
| Pool Studio (Annual billing) | $125 per user/month (billed annually) | Same feature set as monthly; annual membership shows a ~15% savings vs monthly. Billed annually (per-user). |
Additional notes: One-time set-up fee of $95 applies at signup; free 30-day trial is offered; no long-term contracts (month-to-month membership).
Seller details
Structure Studios
San Diego, CA, USA (reported)
Private
https://www.structurestudios.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/structure-studios/
