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Fieldwire vs Linear

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Linear logo

Linear

Software

The issue tracking tool you'll enjoy using

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; Linear no task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Linear covers Fast, real-time sync.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Linear actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Linear differ
AttributeFieldwireLinear
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Founded20132019

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 Linear

  • Fast, real-time sync
  • Keyboard-first design
  • Automatic issue tracking
  • Cycles (sprints)
  • Projects & milestones
  • Custom workflows
  • API & webhooks
  • Built-in roadmaps

What people use each for

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

Fieldwire

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

Linear

  • Issue management and triage, converting customer feedback into prioritized issuesnot Fieldwire
  • Strategic planning via initiatives, roadmaps, and PRDs from idea to launchnot Fieldwire
  • Agent-assisted development, with agents drafting docs and submitting pull requestsnot Fieldwire
  • Code review with structural diffs for human and agent outputnot Fieldwire
  • Progress monitoring via dashboards tracking cycle times and project healthnot 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

Linear

  • No task-level Gantt chart; Timeline view is available for projects only, not individual issues
  • No native time-tracking or hour-logging feature
  • No native Linux desktop app; official FAQ states it 'may come in the future but it's not on the roadmap for now'
  • Free tier capped at 250 issues and 2 teams

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Linear

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited members
    • 2 teams
    • 250 issues
  • Basic$10/month
    • 5 teams
    • Unlimited issues
    • Unlimited file uploads
  • Business$16/month
    • Unlimited teams
    • Private teams/guests
    • Triage Intelligence
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • SAML/SCIM
    • Granular admin controls
    • Invoice/PO billing

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 Linear if

  • You need fast, real-time sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want keyboard-first design.
Linear review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Linear better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Linear at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Linear?
Fieldwire starts at Free and Linear at Free.
Does Fieldwire or Linear run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Linear runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
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 Linear is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Linear cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Linear covers Fast, real-time sync, Keyboard-first design, Automatic issue tracking, Cycles (sprints).
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