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Dalux vs Document Crunch

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Dalux

Construction

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Document Crunch logo

Document Crunch

Construction

Contract risk review that flags the clauses in a construction contract that cost money later

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Dalux has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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.; Document Crunch it is triage, not legal advice, and a company that treats the output as a substitute for counsel on a large or unusual contract is taking a risk the tool never claimed to cover.
  • They diverge on capability: Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer, Document Crunch covers Contract risk analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dalux and Document Crunch actually diverge.

Attributes where Dalux and Document Crunch differ
AttributeDaluxDocument Crunch
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb

Identical on both: pricing model (quote), 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 Dalux

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

Only in Document Crunch

  • Contract risk analysis
  • Configurable playbook
  • Notice and deadline surfacing
  • Document comparison
  • In-project reference
  • Review reporting

What people use each for

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

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 Document Crunch
  • 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 Document Crunch
  • 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 Document Crunch
  • 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 Document Crunch

Document Crunch

  • A speciality subcontractor reviewing a different subcontract from every general contractor without in-house counselnot Dalux
  • A general contractor standardising contract review across regional offices with inconsistent practicesnot Dalux
  • A project manager checking notice requirements before a delay claim window closesnot Dalux
  • A risk manager triaging which contracts genuinely need outside counsel timenot Dalux

Where each one falls short

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

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.

Document Crunch

  • It is triage, not legal advice, and a company that treats the output as a substitute for counsel on a large or unusual contract is taking a risk the tool never claimed to cover.
  • Accuracy depends on the document being a recognisable construction contract; heavily bespoke owner agreements and unusual exhibits produce weaker analysis than standard industry forms.
  • The playbook needs configuring to reflect positions your company actually holds, and firms that skip that step get generic risk flags they learn to ignore.
  • It identifies problems it cannot solve; knowing a pay-when-paid clause is punitive does not give a subcontractor the leverage to have it removed.
  • Benefit depends on project staff consulting it during the job rather than only at signature, and that habit change is the part that fails most often.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Document Crunch

On request
  • Document Crunch$undefined/year
    • Contract risk review
    • Configurable risk playbook
    • In-project contract reference

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Document Crunch if

  • You need contract risk analysis.
  • You also want configurable playbook.
Document Crunch review

Questions people ask

Is Dalux or Document Crunch better?
Neither clearly leads. Dalux starts at Free and Document Crunch at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dalux or Document Crunch?
Dalux has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dalux and On request for Document Crunch.
Does Dalux or Document Crunch run on more platforms?
Dalux runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Document Crunch runs on Web.
Can I use Dalux for free?
Yes. Dalux has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Document Crunch starts at On request.
What is Dalux best used for?
Dalux is most often used for 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., 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., 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., 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.. Of those, 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. and 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. are not what Document Crunch is typically brought in for.
What can Dalux do that Document Crunch cannot?
Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer, Field snagging, Dalux Box, InfraField. Document Crunch covers Contract risk analysis, Configurable playbook, Notice and deadline surfacing, Document comparison.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Document Crunch: Does it replace a construction lawyer?

No. It tells you where to spend legal hours and catches the provisions that get missed entirely. Unusual or high-value contracts still need counsel.

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.

Document Crunch: Who gets the most value from it?

The party that did not draft the contract, which most often means subcontractors receiving a different subcontract from every general contractor.

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.

Document Crunch: Is it only useful before signing?

No, and arguably the larger value is during the job, when notice deadlines and change procedures need to be followed by people who never read the contract.

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.

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