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Autodesk Revit vs Fieldwire

Autodesk Revit logo

Autodesk Revit

Construction & Architecture

BIM software for architects and engineers

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fieldwire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Revit autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, Fieldwire covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Revit and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Revit and Fieldwire differ
AttributeAutodesk RevitFieldwire
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsiOS, Android
Founded19822013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

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 Autodesk Revit

  • BIM modeling
  • Parametric components
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Rendering
  • Structural analysis
  • MEP design
  • Cloud worksharing

Only in Fieldwire

  • Task management
  • Digital blueprints
  • Punch lists
  • Inspections
  • Photo documentation
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box

Both cover

  • Cloud security

What people use each for

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

Autodesk Revit

  • Building designnot Fieldwire
  • Construction documentationnot Fieldwire
  • BIM coordinationnot Fieldwire

Fieldwire

  • Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot Autodesk Revit
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Autodesk Revit
  • Project documentation organisationnot Autodesk Revit
  • Field team communicationnot Autodesk Revit

Where each one falls short

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

Autodesk Revit

  • Autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).

Fieldwire

  • Free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • Basic plan limited to 100 sheets
  • Advanced features (RFIs, submittals, change orders, budget management) restricted to higher tiers
  • BIM viewer availability gated to Business tier and above

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Revit

$29/month
  • Revit$2545/month
    • Full BIM capabilities
    • Collaboration tools
  • AEC Collection$2975/month
    • Revit + AutoCAD + Civil 3D + more

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Revit if

  • You need bim modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want parametric components.
Autodesk Revit review

Choose Fieldwire if

  • You need task management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want digital blueprints.
Fieldwire review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Revit or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Revit starts at $29/month and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Revit or Fieldwire?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Autodesk Revit and Free for Fieldwire.
Does Autodesk Revit or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
Autodesk Revit runs on Windows. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Autodesk Revit starts at $29/month.
What is Autodesk Revit best used for?
Autodesk Revit is most often used for building design, construction documentation, bim coordination. Of those, building design and construction documentation are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Revit do that Fieldwire cannot?
Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, Parametric components, Collaboration, Documentation. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Both handle Cloud security.
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