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BricsCAD BIM vs Fieldwire

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BricsCAD BIM

Software

Affordable BIM software with DWG compatibility

From
€1060/year
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: BricsCAD BIM limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • They diverge on capability: BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM, Fieldwire covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BricsCAD BIM and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where BricsCAD BIM and Fieldwire differ
AttributeBricsCAD BIMFieldwire
Starting price€1060/yearFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, WebiOS, 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 BricsCAD BIM

  • AI-assisted BIM
  • DWG compatibility
  • 2D drafting
  • 3D modeling
  • Documentation
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • IFC

Only in Fieldwire

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

What people use each for

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

BricsCAD BIM

  • Architectural designnot Fieldwire
  • Construction documentationnot Fieldwire
  • BIM coordinationnot Fieldwire
  • CAD draftingnot Fieldwire

Fieldwire

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

Where each one falls short

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

BricsCAD BIM

  • Limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit
  • Smaller ecosystem of third-party add-ons and integrations
  • Not optimized for complex large-scale projects requiring advanced coordination

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

BricsCAD BIM

€1060/year

No published plan breakdown. See the BricsCAD BIM review.

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose BricsCAD BIM if

  • You need ai-assisted bim.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
  • You also want dwg compatibility.
BricsCAD BIM 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 BricsCAD BIM or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. BricsCAD BIM starts at €1060/year and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BricsCAD BIM or Fieldwire?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €1060/year for BricsCAD BIM and Free for Fieldwire.
Does BricsCAD BIM or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
BricsCAD BIM runs on Windows, macOS, Web. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BricsCAD BIM starts at €1060/year.
What is BricsCAD BIM best used for?
BricsCAD BIM is most often used for architectural design, construction documentation, bim coordination, cad drafting. Of those, architectural design and construction documentation are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can BricsCAD BIM do that Fieldwire cannot?
BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM, DWG compatibility, 2D drafting, 3D modeling. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BricsCAD BIM: What does BricsCAD BIM cost?

BricsCAD BIM costs 1,060 EUR per year for subscription or approximately 2,616 USD for a perpetual license.

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BricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD BIM support DWG files?

Yes. BricsCAD BIM is fully compatible with industry-standard DWG files, enabling seamless transition from 2D drafting.

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BricsCAD BIM: Can I use BricsCAD BIM for point cloud processing?

Yes. BricsCAD BIM handles scan-to-BIM workflows and can convert building scans into modeled elements.

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BricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD offer perpetual licenses?

Yes. BricsCAD is one of the few BIM tools offering both perpetual licenses and subscriptions, providing cost control for firms concerned about recurring fees.

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