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Builderbox vs Dalux

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Builderbox

Construction

Construction bidding and project management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Dalux

Construction

BIM viewing, snagging and field quality control for construction and facilities teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Builderbox free plan offers limited features; paid plans required for full functionality; Dalux no pricing is published for any paid module, so comparing Dalux against Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud on cost requires entering a sales process and waiting for a quote you cannot benchmark.
  • They diverge on capability: Builderbox covers Bid management, Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Builderbox and Dalux actually diverge.

Attributes where Builderbox and Dalux differ
AttributeBuilderboxDalux
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows
Founded2018Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Builderbox

  • Bid management
  • Project discovery
  • Subcontractor network
  • Document sharing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Procore
  • QuickBooks
  • DocuSign

Only in Dalux

  • Mobile BIM viewer
  • Field snagging
  • Dalux Box
  • InfraField
  • Dalux FM
  • Handover
  • Checklists and forms
  • Free viewer tier

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Builderbox

  • Bid managementnot Dalux
  • Project sourcingnot Dalux
  • Subcontractor qualificationnot Dalux
  • Pre-constructionnot Dalux

Dalux

  • A Nordic main contractor wants every subcontractor raising and closing snags in one system without paying a seat fee for each trade, so the free Field Basic tier carries the supply chain.not Builderbox
  • An engineering consultancy needs site staff to interrogate a federated model on a phone in a basement with no signal, where a browser-based viewer would be useless.not Builderbox
  • A public asset owner wants the as-built model and asset register to survive handover into an FM system rather than arriving as a pallet of ring binders.not Builderbox
  • A rail or highways contractor needs quality records located by chainage along a route rather than by level and grid on a building floor plan, which is what InfraField exists for.not Builderbox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Builderbox

  • Free plan offers limited features; paid plans required for full functionality
  • Pricing structure varies significantly across sources ($19/month to $99+/user/month)
  • Limited offline capabilities for field teams
  • Integration with design tools limited to specific versions of Autodesk and Bluebeam

Dalux

  • No pricing is published for any paid module, so comparing Dalux against Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud on cost requires entering a sales process and waiting for a quote you cannot benchmark.
  • There is no cost management, estimating, budgeting or payment application functionality, so commercial teams keep a separate system and someone reconciles the two by hand.
  • The integration catalogue is thin next to the American incumbents, and ERP or finance connections generally mean custom work through the API rather than a listed connector.
  • Support, documentation and product terminology are strongest in Danish and Northern European construction conventions, and teams working to AIA or other North American contract norms will find the workflows do not map cleanly.
  • The free tier is deliberately limited: Field Basic has no checklists, no document control and no reporting, so the free users your subcontractors get are consumers of information rather than participants in a controlled process, and upgrading them is a paid conversation.

Pricing, plan by plan

Builderbox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Project discovery
    • Basic bid management
    • Email notifications
  • Pro$99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Advanced analytics
    • Subcontractor management

Dalux

Free
  • BIM Viewer and Field Basic$undefined/year
    • Federated model viewing on desktop and mobile
    • Basic snagging against drawings and BIM
    • Unlimited invited project members at no cost
  • Dalux Field, Box, InfraField, Handover, FM$undefined/year
    • Full quality, safety and document control workflows
    • Handover and tender modules
    • Facilities management on the as-built model

Which should you pick?

Choose Builderbox if

  • You need bid management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want project discovery.
Builderbox review

Choose Dalux if

  • You need mobile bim viewer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want field snagging.
Dalux review

Questions people ask

Is Builderbox or Dalux better?
Neither clearly leads. Builderbox starts at Free and Dalux at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Builderbox or Dalux?
Builderbox starts at Free and Dalux at Free.
Does Builderbox or Dalux run on more platforms?
Builderbox runs on Web, Ios, Android. Dalux runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
Can I use Builderbox for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Builderbox best used for?
Builderbox is most often used for bid management, project sourcing, subcontractor qualification, pre-construction. Of those, bid management and project sourcing are not what Dalux is typically brought in for.
What can Builderbox do that Dalux cannot?
Builderbox covers Bid management, Project discovery, Subcontractor network, Document sharing. Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer, Field snagging, Dalux Box, InfraField.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Builderbox: Does Builderbox offer a free plan?

Builderbox offers a free-forever plan with limited features. Paid plans start from $19/month with more comprehensive functionality.

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Dalux: Is Dalux really free?

BIM Viewer and Field Basic are genuinely free with unlimited invited users. Dalux Box, the full Field product, InfraField, Handover, Tender and FM are paid and quoted privately.

Builderbox: What are the core features of Builderbox?

Builderbox includes document controls, file sharing, issue tracking, punch listing, photo sharing, plan rooms, daily reporting, RFIs, change orders, payment applications, scheduling, and labor tracking.

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Dalux: Does Dalux work offline on site?

Yes. Models, drawings and snags sync to the device and the mobile apps are built to work in basements and lift shafts, syncing when signal returns.

Builderbox: Is Builderbox available on mobile devices?

Yes, Builderbox has mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android, allowing field teams to access documents and tracking tools on-site.

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Dalux: Can Dalux replace Procore?

Not on the commercial side. It covers field quality, safety, documents and handover, but has no cost control, budgets or payment applications.

Builderbox: Does Builderbox integrate with other construction tools?

Builderbox integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, and Bluebeam Revu for improved workflow management.

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Dalux: Is it available outside Europe?

It is sold globally and the apps are multilingual, but the customer base, partner network and support hours are centred on Northern Europe.

Builderbox: Can Builderbox handle multi-site project management?

Builderbox supports multi-location construction projects with centralized reporting, though feature availability varies by plan tier.

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