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e-Builder vs Fieldwire

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e-Builder

Construction

Construction project management and accounting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Construction

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: e-Builder product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
  • They diverge on capability: e-Builder covers Project management, Fieldwire covers Task management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which e-Builder and Fieldwire actually diverge.

Attributes where e-Builder and Fieldwire differ
Attributee-BuilderFieldwire
Starting price$400/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20022013

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 e-Builder

  • Project management
  • Document control
  • Accounting
  • RFI management
  • Collaboration
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365

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.

e-Builder

  • Project managementnot Fieldwire
  • Document controlnot Fieldwire
  • Financial managementnot Fieldwire
  • Collaborationnot Fieldwire

Fieldwire

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

Where each one falls short

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

e-Builder

  • Product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link

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

e-Builder

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Document control
    • Accounting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom workflows
    • API access

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

Choose e-Builder if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want document control.
e-Builder 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 e-Builder or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. e-Builder starts at $400/month and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, e-Builder or Fieldwire?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for e-Builder and Free for Fieldwire.
Does e-Builder or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
e-Builder 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. e-Builder starts at $400/month.
What is e-Builder best used for?
e-Builder is most often used for project management, document control, financial management, collaboration. Of those, project management and document control are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can e-Builder do that Fieldwire cannot?
e-Builder covers Project management, Document control, Accounting, RFI management. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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.

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