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Bluebeam Revu vs Fieldwire

Bluebeam Revu logo

Bluebeam Revu

Software

PDF markup and collaboration for construction

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Software

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: Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Fieldwire covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluebeam Revu and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluebeam Revu and Fieldwire differ
AttributeBluebeam RevuFieldwire
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20022013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup
  • Document creation
  • Measurement tools
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Takeoffs
  • SharePoint
  • Access controls
  • Document security

Only in Fieldwire

  • Task management
  • Digital blueprints
  • Punch lists
  • Inspections
  • Photo documentation
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Cloud security
  • Offline access

Both cover

  • Procore
  • PlanGrid
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Data encryption
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Bluebeam Revu

  • PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Fieldwire
  • Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Fieldwire
  • Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Fieldwire
  • Construction document managementnot Fieldwire

Fieldwire

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bluebeam Revu

  • Takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
  • Advanced measurement and automation features restricted to higher tier plans
  • Pricing information not published on product pages; requires separate inquiry

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

Bluebeam Revu

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu review.

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bluebeam Revu if

  • You need pdf markup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want document creation.
Bluebeam Revu 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 Bluebeam Revu or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluebeam Revu or Fieldwire?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bluebeam Revu and Free for Fieldwire.
Does Bluebeam Revu or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
What is Bluebeam Revu best used for?
Bluebeam Revu is most often used for pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents, measurement and takeoff for bid preparation, real-time collaboration via studio sessions, construction document management. Of those, pdf markup and collaboration on construction documents and measurement and takeoff for bid preparation are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can Bluebeam Revu do that Fieldwire cannot?
Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Both handle Procore, PlanGrid, Box, Dropbox.
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