Softwr

Software · head to head

Buildxact vs Fieldwire

B

Buildxact

Software

Estimating and construction management for builders, remodelers and material dealers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Buildxact the free Go tier includes only 5 complimentary credits before requiring a paid plan starting at $199 per month, as of August 2026; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildxact and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildxact and Fieldwire differ
AttributeBuildxactFieldwire
PlatformsWebiOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Buildxact

Nothing recorded that Fieldwire does not also cover.

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.

Buildxact

No use cases recorded yet. See the Buildxact review.

Fieldwire

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

Where each one falls short

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

Buildxact

  • The free Go tier includes only 5 complimentary credits before requiring a paid plan starting at $199 per month, as of August 2026
  • Advanced estimating tools like the Blu Estimate Generator and Takeoff Assistant cost an extra $99 per month each on top of the base plan, as of August 2026

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

Buildxact

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buildxact review.

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Buildxact if

  • You want to start without paying.
Buildxact 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 Buildxact or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildxact 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, Buildxact or Fieldwire?
Buildxact starts at Free and Fieldwire at Free.
Does Buildxact or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
Buildxact runs on Web. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Buildxact for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Buildxact do that Fieldwire cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Buildxact

More on Fieldwire

Keep looking

Other head to heads