Construction & Architecture · head to head
Fieldwire vs BuildingConnected
Fieldwire
Construction & Architecture
Field management software for construction teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
BuildingConnected
Construction & Architecture
Preconstruction and bid management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum; BuildingConnected the Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
- They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, BuildingConnected covers Bid management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and BuildingConnected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fieldwire | BuildingConnected |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2013 | 1982 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
- Box
- Dropbox
Only in BuildingConnected
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Prequalification
- Bid leveling
- Analytics
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk Docs
- Sage
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.
Fieldwire
- Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot BuildingConnected
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot BuildingConnected
- Project documentation organisationnot BuildingConnected
- Field team communicationnot BuildingConnected
BuildingConnected
- Bid solicitationnot Fieldwire
- Subcontractor prequalificationnot Fieldwire
- Bid analysisnot Fieldwire
- Vendor 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
BuildingConnected
- The Internet Archive's capture of BuildingConnected's homepage on 16 December 2019 named three distinct network tools, BC Pro, TradeTapp, and Bid Board Pro, each sold via demo request or free trial with no price figure published; the product is now owned by Autodesk.
Pricing, plan by plan
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
BuildingConnected
Free- Pro (Subcontractors)Free
- Bid opportunities
- ITB responses
- Company profile
- Pro (GCs)Free
- Bid management
- Subcontractor network
- Bid leveling
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 BuildingConnected if
- You need bid management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want subcontractor network.
Questions people ask
- Is Fieldwire or BuildingConnected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and BuildingConnected at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or BuildingConnected?
- Fieldwire starts at Free and BuildingConnected at Free.
- Does Fieldwire or BuildingConnected run on more platforms?
- Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. BuildingConnected runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 BuildingConnected is typically brought in for.
- What can Fieldwire do that BuildingConnected cannot?
- Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. BuildingConnected covers Bid management, Subcontractor network, Prequalification, Bid leveling. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support, Ios support.