DIALux

What DIALux is

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 suits

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.

Limits

The free plan provides core lighting design functions and access to member-manufacturer luminaires. Non-member luminaires require Unlock Non-Members at €5.99 per month or Pro at €19.99 per month in Region 2 and €29.99 per month in Region 1.

Getting started

1. Visit the DIALux website.
2. Use the listed 30-day trial or choose the free plan.
3. Use the Windows platform to work with DIALux.
4. Choose Unlock Non-Members or Pro if the required luminaires or Pro features call for a paid plan.

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.