Is Clearstory or Fieldwire better?

Neither clearly leads. Clearstory 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, Clearstory or Fieldwire?

Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Clearstory and Free for Fieldwire.

Does Clearstory or Fieldwire run on more platforms?

Clearstory runs on 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. Clearstory starts at On request.

What is Clearstory best used for?

Clearstory is most often used for a speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signed, a general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeout, a project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after it, a contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large project. Of those, a speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signed and a general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeout are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.

What can Clearstory do that Fieldwire cannot?

Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Review and signature routing, Change order log, Cost exposure reporting. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections.

Construction · head to head

Clearstory vs Fieldwire

Clearstory

Construction

Digital change order and time and materials tag exchange between subcontractors and general contractors

From: On request
Rated: -

Full review Website

Fieldwire

Construction

Field management software for construction teams

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only Fieldwire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: Clearstory value depends on the counterparty using it, so a subcontractor whose general contractors have not adopted it ends up running the digital process and the emailed one at the same time.; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
They diverge on capability: Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Fieldwire covers Task management.
Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clearstory and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where Clearstory and Fieldwire differ
Attribute	Clearstory	Fieldwire
Starting price	On request	Free
Pricing model	quote	freemium
Free tier	No	Yes
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android
Founded	Unknown	2013

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

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 Clearstory

Digital time and materials tags
Review and signature routing
Change order log
Cost exposure reporting
Field mobile capture
Document export

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.

Clearstory

A speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signednot Fieldwire
A general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeoutnot Fieldwire
A project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after itnot Fieldwire
A contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large projectnot Fieldwire

Fieldwire

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

Where each one falls short

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

Clearstory

Value depends on the counterparty using it, so a subcontractor whose general contractors have not adopted it ends up running the digital process and the emailed one at the same time.
It documents extra work but does not settle it; a general contractor determined not to pay is not persuaded by better paperwork, only better positioned to be argued with.
Field staff have to complete tags properly for the record to hold up, and the discipline required is the same discipline that was failing on paper.
Poor connectivity in basements, plant rooms and lift shafts is exactly where extra work gets documented, so offline reliability needs testing before rollout rather than after.
It overlaps with change management already present in Procore and similar platforms, so buyers must be clear about which system holds the authoritative log or they will maintain two.

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

Clearstory

On request

Clearstory$undefined/year
- Digital time and materials tags
- Change order log
- Mobile field capture

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Clearstory if

You need digital time and materials tags.
You work on Web, iOS, Android.
You also want review and signature routing.

Clearstory 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 Clearstory or Fieldwire better?: Neither clearly leads. Clearstory 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, Clearstory or Fieldwire?: Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Clearstory and Free for Fieldwire.
Does Clearstory or Fieldwire run on more platforms?: Clearstory runs on 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. Clearstory starts at On request.
What is Clearstory best used for?: Clearstory is most often used for a speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signed, a general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeout, a project team that needs the value of pending extras visible during the job rather than after it, a contractor standardising change documentation across trades on a large project. Of those, a speciality subcontractor that regularly performs extra work and struggles to get tags signed and a general contractor tired of receiving a stack of disputed tags at project closeout are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can Clearstory do that Fieldwire cannot?: Clearstory covers Digital time and materials tags, Review and signature routing, Change order log, Cost exposure reporting. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clearstory: Is Clearstory for subcontractors or general contractors?

Both, because the workflow crosses between them. The subcontractor originates the tag, the general contractor reviews it, and adoption works best when the general contractor mandates it.

Fieldwire: Is there a free version of Fieldwire?

Yes. Fieldwire's Basic plan is free for up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 100 sheets. It includes core features like plan viewing, task management, specifications, files, photos, and checklists.

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Clearstory: Does it replace change management in Procore?

It can, for time and materials tags and the change order log, but you must decide which system is authoritative. Running both without that decision creates reconciliation work.

Fieldwire: What are the per-user costs for paid Fieldwire plans?

Pro costs $39 per user per month (annual billing), Business costs $64 per user per month, and Business Plus costs $89 per user per month. All paid plans include unlimited sheets and unlimited projects regardless of plan tier.

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Clearstory: What happens on sites without signal?

Tags are captured on the device and synchronised later. Test that path with photographs attached before relying on it.

Fieldwire: How many users can I have on a free Fieldwire account?

The Basic plan (free) supports up to 5 users with 3 projects. Pro and higher plans scale without hard user limits; you pay per user added.

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Fieldwire: Does Fieldwire offer discounts for annual billing?

The pricing page lists annual billing rates for the standard plans shown. Custom contracts are available through sales with options for unlimited users, tailored training, dedicated success teams, API access, and single sign-on.

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Fieldwire: What is included in the Business Plus plan that isn't in lower tiers?

Business Plus ($89/user/month) adds RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budget management features compared to the Business tier. Business itself adds custom forms, app integrations, BIM viewer, and custom task fields compared to Pro.

Source

Clearstory vs Fieldwire

Clearstory

Fieldwire

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Clearstory

Only in Fieldwire

What people use each for

Clearstory

Fieldwire

Where each one falls short

Clearstory

Fieldwire

Pricing, plan by plan

Clearstory

Fieldwire

Which should you pick?

Choose Clearstory if

Choose Fieldwire if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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