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Fieldwire vs Houzz Pro

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Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum; Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Houzz Pro covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Houzz Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Houzz Pro differ
AttributeFieldwireHouzz Pro
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Houzz Pro

  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • 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 Houzz Pro
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Houzz Pro
  • Project documentation organisationnot Houzz Pro
  • Field team communicationnot Houzz Pro

Houzz Pro

  • Generating remodeling and design leads from a Houzz professional profilenot Fieldwire
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot Fieldwire
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot 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

Houzz Pro

  • The Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • Plans are gated by annual project volume, with Pro limited to up to $500,000, Custom covering $500,000 to $5M and Enterprise required above $5M
  • Advertising packages are a separate add-on starting at $499 per month on top of the software subscription
  • No monthly subscription price for any tier is shown on the pricing page
  • Takeoffs, scheduling, selections boards, daily logs, budgets, bid management, change orders and financial reporting are not in the free basic plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Houzz Pro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Portfolio showcase
    • Lead generation
    • Basic profile
  • Plus$39/month
    • Advanced portfolio
    • Lead management
    • Client communication

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.
Fieldwire review

Choose Houzz Pro if

  • You need project management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client communication.
Houzz Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Houzz Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Houzz Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Houzz Pro?
Fieldwire starts at Free and Houzz Pro at Free.
Does Fieldwire or Houzz Pro run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Houzz Pro 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 Houzz Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Houzz Pro cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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