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Dalux vs Viewpoint Vista

Dalux logo

Dalux

Construction

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Viewpoint Vista logo

Viewpoint Vista

Construction

Enterprise construction ERP software

From
$600/month
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.; Viewpoint Vista now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • They diverge on capability: Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer, Viewpoint Vista covers Project management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dalux and Viewpoint Vista actually diverge.

Attributes where Dalux and Viewpoint Vista differ
AttributeDaluxViewpoint Vista
Starting priceFree$600/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Windows
FoundedUnknown1976

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 Viewpoint Vista

  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Equipment management
  • Job costing
  • HR management
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • ADP

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 Viewpoint Vista
  • 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 Viewpoint Vista
  • 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 Viewpoint Vista
  • 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 Viewpoint Vista

Viewpoint Vista

  • Construction ERP covering job costing and financialsnot Dalux
  • Payroll and HR for a contractor workforcenot Dalux
  • Service management and dispatch for service contractorsnot Dalux
  • Equipment and jobsite trackingnot Dalux
  • Integrating with ProjectSight and other Trimble construction toolsnot 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.

Viewpoint Vista

  • Now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a phone call or a contact form
  • Built for construction contractors, so its accounting assumes job costing rather than general ledger work

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

Viewpoint Vista

$600/month
  • Professional$600/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Equipment management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • HR management
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

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 Viewpoint Vista if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want accounting.
Viewpoint Vista review

Questions people ask

Is Dalux or Viewpoint Vista better?
Neither clearly leads. Dalux starts at Free and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dalux or Viewpoint Vista?
Dalux has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Dalux and $600/month for Viewpoint Vista.
Does Dalux or Viewpoint Vista run on more platforms?
Dalux runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Viewpoint Vista runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Dalux for free?
Yes. Dalux has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Viewpoint Vista starts at $600/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 Viewpoint Vista is typically brought in for.
What can Dalux do that Viewpoint Vista cannot?
Dalux covers Mobile BIM viewer, Field snagging, Dalux Box, InfraField. Viewpoint Vista covers Project management, Accounting, Equipment management, Job costing.

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.

Viewpoint Vista: How do I get pricing information for Trimble Vista?

Trimble Vista uses a customized pricing model requiring direct contact. Customers can contact sales at 1-800-333-3197 or fill out a contact form specifying whether they are exploring, scheduling a demo, requesting pricing, or seeking support.

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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.

Viewpoint Vista: Does Trimble offer a free trial or demo for Vista?

The product page encourages visitors to 'Book a Demo' but does not specify whether a free trial is available without speaking to sales. Interested parties are directed to contact the sales team.

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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.

Viewpoint Vista: Can I access Vista as a cloud solution or does it require on-premises installation?

The product page indicates Vista can be 'available on-premise or on the cloud' for Enterprise offerings, suggesting deployment flexibility, but specific details on deployment options are not provided.

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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.

Viewpoint Vista: What are the main features included in Trimble Vista?

Vista features include job-cost accounting, automated invoicing, and workforce management. Existing customers can access support and resources through the Customer Portal.

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