Construction & Architecture · head to head
BuildingConnected vs Fieldwire
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Fieldwire
Construction & Architecture
Field management software for construction teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: BuildingConnected the Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
- They diverge on capability: BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Fieldwire covers Task management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BuildingConnected and Fieldwire actually diverge.
| Attribute | BuildingConnected | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1982 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 BuildingConnected
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Sage
Only in Fieldwire
- Task management
- Digital blueprints
- Punch lists
- Inspections
- Photo documentation
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Box
- Dropbox
Both cover
- Procore
- Data encryption
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot Fieldwire
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Fieldwire
- Bid analysisnot Fieldwire
- Vendor managementnot Fieldwire
Fieldwire
- Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot BuildingConnected
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot BuildingConnected
- Project documentation organisationnot BuildingConnected
- Field team communicationnot BuildingConnected
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
BuildingConnected
- The Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
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
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
Which should you pick?
Choose BuildingConnected if
- You need bid management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want subcontractor network.
Choose Fieldwire if
- You need task management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want digital blueprints.
Questions people ask
- Is BuildingConnected or Fieldwire better?
- Neither clearly leads. BuildingConnected starts at Free and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BuildingConnected or Fieldwire?
- BuildingConnected starts at Free and Fieldwire at Free.
- Does BuildingConnected or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
- BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use BuildingConnected for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is BuildingConnected best used for?
- BuildingConnected is most often used for bid solicitation, subcontractor prequalification, bid analysis, vendor management. Of those, bid solicitation and subcontractor prequalification are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
- What can BuildingConnected do that Fieldwire cannot?
- BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support, Ios support.