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DIALux vs Lightkey

DIALux

6.1#3 in lighting design softwareFrom €65.99 a year

Free planWindows

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Lightkey

5.5#7 in lighting design softwareFree plan

Free planmacOS

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DIALux plans

FreeFree
Unlock Non-Members€5.99 a month
Pro€19.99 a month
Unlock Non-Members€65.99 a year
Pro€219.99 a year

Lightkey plans

Free editionFree
256 DMX channelsPriced on request
512 DMX channelsPriced on request
1024 DMX channelsPriced on request
8192 DMX channelsPriced on request

Pick DIALux if…

DIALux suits lighting designers working on Windows who need core design functions or access to manufacturer luminaires. Users needing non-member luminaires, IFC exchange, or office-format project exports can review the paid options.

Pick Lightkey if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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