Construction & Architecture · head to head
Fieldwire vs Bluebeam Revu
Fieldwire
Construction & Architecture
Field management software for construction teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Bluebeam Revu
Construction & Architecture
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
- From
- On request
- 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; Bluebeam Revu takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
- They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Bluebeam Revu actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fieldwire | Bluebeam Revu |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 2002 |
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
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Cloud security
- Offline access
Only in Bluebeam Revu
- PDF markup
- Document creation
- Measurement tools
- Cloud collaboration
- Takeoffs
- SharePoint
- Access controls
- Document security
Both cover
- Procore
- Box
- Dropbox
- PlanGrid
- Data encryption
- 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 Bluebeam Revu
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Bluebeam Revu
- Project documentation organisationnot Bluebeam Revu
- Field team communicationnot Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu
- PDF markup and collaboration on construction documentsnot Fieldwire
- Measurement and takeoff for bid preparationnot Fieldwire
- Real-time collaboration via Studio Sessionsnot Fieldwire
- Construction document managementnot 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
Bluebeam Revu
- Takeoff functionality availability by tier not clearly documented
- Advanced measurement and automation features restricted to higher tier plans
- Pricing information not published on product pages; requires separate inquiry
Pricing, plan by plan
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
Bluebeam Revu
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Bluebeam Revu 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 Bluebeam Revu if
- You need pdf markup.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want document creation.
Questions people ask
- Is Fieldwire or Bluebeam Revu better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Bluebeam Revu at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Bluebeam Revu?
- Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and On request for Bluebeam Revu.
- Does Fieldwire or Bluebeam Revu run on more platforms?
- Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Bluebeam Revu runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bluebeam Revu starts at On request.
- 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 Bluebeam Revu is typically brought in for.
- What can Fieldwire do that Bluebeam Revu cannot?
- Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Bluebeam Revu covers PDF markup, Document creation, Measurement tools, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Procore, Box, Dropbox, PlanGrid.