Construction & Architecture · head to head
Fieldwire vs ArchiCAD
Fieldwire
Construction & Architecture
Field management software for construction teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
ArchiCAD
Construction & Architecture
BIM software for architects
- From
- $177/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Fieldwire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum; ArchiCAD available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support
- They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and ArchiCAD actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 Fieldwire
- Task management
- Digital blueprints
- Punch lists
- Inspections
- Photo documentation
- Procore
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Box
Only in ArchiCAD
- BIM modeling
- Design tools
- Documentation
- Rendering
- Energy analysis
- IFC support
- Teamwork collaboration
- Library parts
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fieldwire
- Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot ArchiCAD
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot ArchiCAD
- Project documentation organisationnot ArchiCAD
- Field team communicationnot ArchiCAD
ArchiCAD
- Architectural design with BIM capabilitiesnot Fieldwire
- Real-time team collaboration via BIMcloudnot Fieldwire
- Automated documentation generation from design changesnot Fieldwire
- Mixed Windows and macOS team environmentsnot Fieldwire
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
ArchiCAD
- Available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support
- Subscription-only licensing model with no perpetual licence option
- Studio tier does not include MEP Designer - requires Collaborate tier at $208/month
Pricing, plan by plan
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
ArchiCAD
$177/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the ArchiCAD review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fieldwire if
- You need task management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want digital blueprints.
Choose ArchiCAD if
- You need bim modeling.
- You work on Windows, macOS.
- You also want design tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Fieldwire or ArchiCAD better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and ArchiCAD at $177/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or ArchiCAD?
- Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $177/month for ArchiCAD.
- Does Fieldwire or ArchiCAD run on more platforms?
- Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month.
- What is Fieldwire best used for?
- Fieldwire is most often used for construction task tracking and field coordination, punch list management on mobile devices, project documentation organisation, field team communication. Of those, construction task tracking and field coordination and punch list management on mobile devices are not what ArchiCAD is typically brought in for.
- What can Fieldwire do that ArchiCAD cannot?
- Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering.