Construction & Architecture · head to head
Fieldwire vs BricsCAD BIM
Fieldwire
Construction & Architecture
Field management software for construction teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
BricsCAD BIM
Construction & Architecture
Affordable BIM software with DWG compatibility
- From
- €1060/year
- 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; BricsCAD BIM limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit
- They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and BricsCAD BIM actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fieldwire | BricsCAD BIM |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | €1060/year |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Web |
| 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
- Procore
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Box
Only in BricsCAD BIM
- AI-assisted BIM
- DWG compatibility
- 2D drafting
- 3D modeling
- Documentation
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- IFC
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fieldwire
- Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot BricsCAD BIM
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot BricsCAD BIM
- Project documentation organisationnot BricsCAD BIM
- Field team communicationnot BricsCAD BIM
BricsCAD BIM
- Architectural designnot Fieldwire
- Construction documentationnot Fieldwire
- BIM coordinationnot Fieldwire
- CAD draftingnot 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
BricsCAD BIM
- Limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party add-ons and integrations
- Not optimized for complex large-scale projects requiring advanced coordination
Pricing, plan by plan
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
BricsCAD BIM
€1060/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the BricsCAD BIM 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 BricsCAD BIM if
- You need ai-assisted bim.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
- You also want dwg compatibility.
Questions people ask
- Is Fieldwire or BricsCAD BIM better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and BricsCAD BIM at €1060/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or BricsCAD BIM?
- Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and €1060/year for BricsCAD BIM.
- Does Fieldwire or BricsCAD BIM run on more platforms?
- Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. BricsCAD BIM runs on Windows, macOS, Web.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. BricsCAD BIM starts at €1060/year.
- 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 BricsCAD BIM is typically brought in for.
- What can Fieldwire do that BricsCAD BIM cannot?
- Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM, DWG compatibility, 2D drafting, 3D modeling.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
BricsCAD BIM: What does BricsCAD BIM cost?
BricsCAD BIM costs 1,060 EUR per year for subscription or approximately 2,616 USD for a perpetual license.
SourceBricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD BIM support DWG files?
Yes. BricsCAD BIM is fully compatible with industry-standard DWG files, enabling seamless transition from 2D drafting.
SourceBricsCAD BIM: Can I use BricsCAD BIM for point cloud processing?
Yes. BricsCAD BIM handles scan-to-BIM workflows and can convert building scans into modeled elements.
SourceBricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD offer perpetual licenses?
Yes. BricsCAD is one of the few BIM tools offering both perpetual licenses and subscriptions, providing cost control for firms concerned about recurring fees.
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