Software · head to head
Fieldwire vs Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Software
Unified platform for construction project delivery
- From
- $85/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; Autodesk Construction Cloud autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
- They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Autodesk Construction Cloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fieldwire | Autodesk Construction Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $85/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 1982 |
Identical on both: 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 Fieldwire
- Task management
- Digital blueprints
- Punch lists
- Inspections
- Photo documentation
- Procore
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Box
Only in Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Document management
- Model coordination
- Project management
- Cost management
- Field execution
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Navisworks
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fieldwire
- Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Project documentation organisationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Field team communicationnot Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Managing construction documents, RFIs and submittals across a project teamnot Fieldwire
- Preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimatingnot Fieldwire
- Model coordination and clash detection between design disciplinesnot 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
Autodesk Construction Cloud
- Autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
- All three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations) are sold by Get a Quote with no published price
- Capability is split across separate bundles, so a firm needing preconstruction and construction operations buys two bundles
- Pricing is described as user, project and account-based rather than a single published per-seat rate
- The money-back guarantee is limited to 30 days
- Expert support hours are 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, so weekends are not covered
Pricing, plan by plan
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
$85/month- Autodesk Docs$85/month
- Document management
- Model coordination
- Design collaboration
- Autodesk Build$175/month
- Project management
- Quality control
- Cost management
- Full PlatformFree
- Complete ACC access
- All products
- Enterprise features
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 Autodesk Construction Cloud if
- You need document management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want model coordination.
Questions people ask
- Is Fieldwire or Autodesk Construction Cloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Autodesk Construction Cloud at $85/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Autodesk Construction Cloud?
- Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $85/month for Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- Does Fieldwire or Autodesk Construction Cloud run on more platforms?
- Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Autodesk Construction Cloud runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/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 Autodesk Construction Cloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Fieldwire do that Autodesk Construction Cloud cannot?
- Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Project management, Cost management. Both handle Data encryption, Web support, Ios support, Android support.