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ClickUp vs Fieldwire

ClickUp logo

ClickUp

Construction & Architecture

One app to replace them all

From
Free
Rated
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Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ClickUp the free plan is capped at 60MB of storage, 5 spaces, 1 form and 3 whiteboards, so the limits are structural rather than just a seat count; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • They diverge on capability: ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Fieldwire covers Task management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ClickUp and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where ClickUp and Fieldwire differ
AttributeClickUpFieldwire
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsiOS, Android
CategoryUnknownConstruction & Architecture
Founded20172013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 ClickUp

  • Multiple view types
  • Custom fields
  • Automation
  • Time tracking
  • Goal tracking
  • Document collaboration
  • Whiteboards
  • Mind maps

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.

ClickUp

  • Project managementnot Fieldwire
  • Software developmentnot Fieldwire
  • Marketing campaignsnot Fieldwire
  • Product roadmapsnot Fieldwire
  • Client managementnot Fieldwire

Fieldwire

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

Where each one falls short

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

ClickUp

  • The free plan is capped at 60MB of storage, 5 spaces, 1 form and 3 whiteboards, so the limits are structural rather than just a seat count
  • Gantt charts, time tracking and goals require Unlimited at $7 per user per month billed yearly
  • Automations are rationed by tier, at 5,000 a month on Business and 250,000 on Enterprise
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and HIPAA compliance are Enterprise only
  • AI is charged separately, at $9 per user per month for Brain and $28 for Everything AI
  • Monthly billing is substantially dearer, at $10 and $19 against the yearly rates

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

ClickUp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • 60 MB storage
    • Collaborative docs
  • Unlimited$7/user/month
    • Unlimited storage
    • All views
    • Time tracking
  • Business$12/user/month
    • Sprint reporting
    • Private docs
    • All Unlimited features
  • Business Plus$null/custom
    • Advanced features

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ClickUp if

  • You need multiple view types.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want custom fields.

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 ClickUp or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. ClickUp 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, ClickUp or Fieldwire?
ClickUp starts at Free and Fieldwire at Free.
Does ClickUp or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
ClickUp runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use ClickUp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is ClickUp best used for?
ClickUp is most often used for project management, software development, marketing campaigns, product roadmaps. Of those, project management and software development are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can ClickUp do that Fieldwire cannot?
ClickUp covers Multiple view types, Custom fields, Automation, Time tracking. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ClickUp: How many views does ClickUp support?

ClickUp includes List, Table, Board, Calendar, Gantt, and Inbox views, plus Whiteboards for collaboration and multiple specialized views for different workflows.

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ClickUp: What is ClickUp Brain?

ClickUp Brain is the AI feature providing workspace Q&A, task summaries, and AI-powered automation available as an add-on at $9 or $28/user/month depending on usage.

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ClickUp: How long does it take to set up ClickUp?

Initial setup typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on team size and complexity needs, which is longer than Monday.com (1-2 days) but necessary for ClickUp's flexibility.

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ClickUp: Does ClickUp have built-in time tracking?

Yes, time tracking is included in the first paid plan (Unlimited) at $7/user/month, allowing teams to track project hours without additional tools.

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