Construction · head to head
Dalux vs JobTread
Dalux
Construction
BIM viewing, snagging and field quality control for construction and facilities teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
JobTread
Construction
Construction management covering estimating, project management and job finances
- From
- $199/month
- Rated
- -
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.; JobTread no free tier available; minimum $199 per month
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Dalux and JobTread actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 JobTread
Nothing recorded that Dalux does not also cover.
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 JobTread
- 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 JobTread
- 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 JobTread
- 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 JobTread
JobTread
- Tracking labor costs against job estimates accuratelynot Dalux
- Giving homeowners live project progress updatesnot Dalux
- Logging site photos and notes from mobilenot Dalux
- Managing subcontractor payments and invoicingnot 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.
JobTread
- No free tier available; minimum $199 per month
- No contract or setup fees, but 30-day money-back guarantee applies only to monthly plans
- 20% savings available on annual subscriptions, but annual terms appear to sacrifice money-back guarantee
Pricing, plan by plan
Dalux
Free- BIM Viewer and Field Basic$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
JobTread
$199/month- Standard$199/month
- Base subscription covers 1 internal user
- Additional internal users cost $20 per month (2-10 users), $15 per month (11-20), $10 per month (21-30), $5 per month (31+)
- All features included; single-tier model
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.
Choose JobTread if
Nothing in the data separates JobTread from Dalux on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Dalux or JobTread better?
- Neither clearly leads. Dalux starts at Free and JobTread at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Dalux or JobTread?
- Dalux has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dalux and $199/month for JobTread.
- Does Dalux or JobTread run on more platforms?
- Dalux runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. JobTread runs on Web.
- Can I use Dalux for free?
- Yes. Dalux has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. JobTread starts at $199/month.
- 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 JobTread is typically brought in for.
- What can Dalux do that JobTread cannot?
- Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer, Field snagging, Dalux Box, InfraField.
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.
JobTread: How much does JobTread cost?
JobTread starts at $199 per month for the base subscription (1 internal user included). Additional internal users cost $20 each per month for users 2-10, $15 each for users 11-20, $10 each for users 21-30, and $5 each for 31+. Annual subscriptions include 20% savings.
SourceDalux: 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.
JobTread: Does JobTread offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes, JobTread provides a 30-day money-back guarantee for monthly plans only. There are no contract or setup fees. Annual subscriptions offer 20% savings but do not include the money-back guarantee.
SourceDalux: 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.
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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