DIALux is Windows software for designing lighting, with core lighting-design functions available on its free plan. The free tier provides access to luminaires from DIALux member manufacturers. Unlock Non-Members costs €5.99 per month and adds luminaires from manufacturers outside that group. Pro costs €19.99 per month in Region 2 and €29.99 per month in Region 1; it includes non-member luminaires, IFC import and export, project-data export to office formats, and custom report layouts. Monthly prices depend on region, and annual subscriptions are discounted. The listed trial lasts 30 days. DIALux includes rendering tools and construction-document capabilities, and supports IFC, but it is not a BIM authoring tool. The listed platform is Windows. The company is headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany. For users considering paid access, the main distinction is whether access to non-member luminaires alone is sufficient or whether the additional Pro export and reporting functions are needed.
Who it is for
DIALux suits lighting designers working on Windows who need lighting design, rendering, or construction-document capabilities. Users needing non-member luminaires or Pro export and report features can choose a paid plan.
What is good
- Core lighting-design functions are available free.
- Offers a 30-day trial.
- Pro includes IFC import and export.
- Includes rendering and construction-document capabilities.
What to know first
- Windows only.
- Not a BIM authoring tool.
- Paid monthly prices depend on region.
Verdict
DIALux offers a free starting point for lighting design and paid access to non-member luminaires and additional Pro features. Check the regional Pro price and feature requirements before choosing a paid plan.
DIALux plans and pricing
All plansCompared on architectural design software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform
- windows
- BIM authoring
- No
- Construction documents
- Yes
- Rendering tools
- Yes
- IFC support
- Yes
