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Comparison

Dalux vs FreeCAD

No leader: the top candidate FreeCAD has only 0.33 confidence (low), below the 0.35 needed to declare a winner. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

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Dalux43
FreeCAD56
Score
vioscaleAI score
Dalux43 / 100medium · 74%
FreeCAD56 / 100low · 33%
Pricing
Free tier
Dalux✓
FreeCAD✓
Model
Price level
Daluxlow
FreeCADfree
Starting price
Dalux–
FreeCAD$1
Transparent
Dalux✗
FreeCAD✓
Integrations
Count
Dalux1
FreeCAD8
Security
Gdpr
Dalux✓
FreeCAD–
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
Dalux–
FreeCAD4
Github stars
Dalux–
FreeCAD34,290
Activity
Commits last 30d
Dalux–
FreeCAD100
Release
Cadence days
Dalux–
FreeCAD5
History
Dalux–
FreeCAD20 items
License
Spdx
Dalux–
FreeCADLGPL-2.1
Language
Primary
Dalux–
FreeCADC++
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Dalux6 items
FreeCAD6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for bim software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
DaluxCloud web viewer
FreeCADnative_desktop_local
Authoring vs coordination
DaluxModel coordination clash
FreeCADModel authoring
3d parametric object modeling
Dalux-
FreeCAD✓
Automated hard and soft clash detection
Dalux-
FreeCAD✗
4d time scheduling and 5d cost estimation
Dalux-
FreeCAD✗
Point cloud lidar scan ingestion
Dalux-
FreeCAD✓
Ifc openbim standard compliance
Dalux✓
FreeCAD✓
Mep mechanical electrical plumbing detailing
Dalux-
FreeCAD✗
Structural steel and concrete rebar detailing
Dalux-
FreeCAD✗
Vr ar headset model walkthroughs
Dalux-
FreeCAD-
SOC2 type ii
Dalux-
FreeCAD✗
ISO 27001
Dalux-
FreeCAD✗
Pricing model
DaluxAnnual subscription
FreeCADcompletely_free_oss

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Dalux

A cloud-based platform that helps construction teams collaborate on BIM models, drawings, and project documentation from design through facility maintenance. It provides web and mobile access to coordinate information, manage quality and safety, and streamline handover processes.

Independently observed

FreeCAD

FreeCAD is a free, open-source 3D parametric modeling tool that allows users to create and modify parametric designs. It supports multiple platforms and features a community-driven ecosystem of modules and macros.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Dalux

Quote-basedFree tier

Free tier available (3 projects); paid plans available via sales contact

  • FreeFree
    • BIM Viewer
    • Field Basic
  • Paid PlansContact sales
as of verify ↗

FreeCAD

from $1/moOpen sourceFree tier

Free and open source. Optional sponsorships from 1 USD/month

  • Sponsor - BronzeFrom 1 USD/1 EUR per month
  • Sponsor - SilverFrom 25 USD/25 EUR per month
  • Sponsor - GoldFrom 100 USD/100 EUR per month
  • Sponsor - PlatinumFrom 200 USD/200 EUR per month
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Dalux✓
FreeCAD✗
iOS
Dalux✓
FreeCAD✗
Android
Dalux✓
FreeCAD✗
macOS
Dalux✗
FreeCAD✓
Windows
Dalux✗
FreeCAD✓
Linux
Dalux✗
FreeCAD✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Dalux✓
FreeCAD✗
Self-hosted
Dalux✗
FreeCAD✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • IFC

Dalux

2 total - 1 not shared
  • Revit
Independently observed

FreeCAD

8 total - 7 not shared
  • STEP
  • IGES
  • STL
  • SVG
  • DXF
  • OBJ
  • DAE
Independently observed
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Dalux or FreeCAD: which one depends on you

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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.