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Fieldwire vs InEight

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Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InEight logo

InEight

Software

Enterprise construction software platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; InEight a wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, InEight covers Project controls.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and InEight actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and InEight differ
AttributeFieldwireInEight
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20132006

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
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in InEight

  • Project controls
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management
  • Oracle EBS
  • SAP
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fieldwire

  • Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot InEight
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot InEight
  • Project documentation organisationnot InEight
  • Field team communicationnot InEight

InEight

  • Cost control and forecasting on large capital projectsnot Fieldwire
  • Estimating and bid preparationnot Fieldwire
  • Contract and change order managementnot Fieldwire
  • Field progress and completions trackingnot Fieldwire
  • Document control across an engineering projectnot 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

InEight

  • A wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • Prices are not published; enterprise deals are custom and per-user purchasing goes through a separate portal
  • Built for capital projects in construction, energy and mining rather than general project work

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

InEight

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Project controls
    • Planning
    • Risk management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • Multi-project support

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 InEight if

  • You need project controls.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want planning and scheduling.
InEight review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or InEight better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and InEight at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or InEight?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $1000/month for InEight.
Does Fieldwire or InEight run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. InEight runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. InEight starts at $1000/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 InEight is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that InEight cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. InEight covers Project controls, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Financial reporting. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support.
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