Is Fieldwire or Lumion better?

Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Lumion at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Lumion?

Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $29/month for Lumion.

Does Fieldwire or Lumion run on more platforms?

Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Lumion runs on Windows.

Can I use Fieldwire for free?

Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lumion starts at $29/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 Lumion is typically brought in for.

What can Fieldwire do that Lumion cannot?

Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Lumion covers Real-time rendering, Content library, Effects, Video animation.

Construction · head to head

Fieldwire vs Lumion

Fieldwire

Construction

Field management software for construction teams

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Lumion

CAD

Architectural visualization made easy

From: $29/month
Rated: -

Full review Website

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; Lumion enterprise tier is priced by quote only, labelled Let's talk in the vendor's own pricing data, alongside otherwise self-serve tiers with published dollar and pound figures
They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Lumion covers Real-time rendering.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Lumion actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Lumion differ
Attribute	Fieldwire	Lumion
Starting price	Free	$29/month
Pricing model	freemium	subscription
Free tier	Yes	No
Platforms	iOS, Android	Windows
Category	Construction	CAD
Founded	2013	1998

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Lumion

Real-time rendering
Content library
Effects
Video animation
VR export
LiveSync
Revit
SketchUp

What people use each for

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

Fieldwire

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

Lumion

Architectural visualizationnot Fieldwire
Client presentationsnot 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

Lumion

Enterprise tier is priced by quote only, labelled Let's talk in the vendor's own pricing data, alongside otherwise self-serve tiers with published dollar and pound figures

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Lumion

$29/month

Standard$1499/month
- Core features
Pro$2999/month
- Full features
- More content

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 Lumion if

You need real-time rendering.
You work on Windows.
You also want content library.

Lumion review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Lumion better?: Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Lumion at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Lumion?: Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $29/month for Lumion.
Does Fieldwire or Lumion run on more platforms?: Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Lumion runs on Windows.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?: Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lumion starts at $29/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 Lumion is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Lumion cannot?: Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Lumion covers Real-time rendering, Content library, Effects, Video animation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fieldwire: Is there a free version of Fieldwire?

Yes. Fieldwire's Basic plan is free for up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 100 sheets. It includes core features like plan viewing, task management, specifications, files, photos, and checklists.

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Lumion: Where can I find Lumion pricing information?

Specific pricing details are not published on Lumion's public website. Interested customers need to visit the full Lumion website or contact the sales team directly for quotes.

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Fieldwire: What are the per-user costs for paid Fieldwire plans?

Pro costs $39 per user per month (annual billing), Business costs $64 per user per month, and Business Plus costs $89 per user per month. All paid plans include unlimited sheets and unlimited projects regardless of plan tier.

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Lumion: Does Lumion offer a free trial?

A free trial is available for Lumion, though the specific trial duration and included features are not detailed on the main website.

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Fieldwire: How many users can I have on a free Fieldwire account?

The Basic plan (free) supports up to 5 users with 3 projects. Pro and higher plans scale without hard user limits; you pay per user added.

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Lumion: What is Lumion's licensing model?

Lumion is a commercial software product for architects and 3D rendering professionals. Licensing details and purchase options require contacting the sales team directly.

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Fieldwire: Does Fieldwire offer discounts for annual billing?

The pricing page lists annual billing rates for the standard plans shown. Custom contracts are available through sales with options for unlimited users, tailored training, dedicated success teams, API access, and single sign-on.

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Fieldwire: What is included in the Business Plus plan that isn't in lower tiers?

Business Plus ($89/user/month) adds RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budget management features compared to the Business tier. Business itself adds custom forms, app integrations, BIM viewer, and custom task fields compared to Pro.

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Fieldwire vs Lumion

Fieldwire

Lumion

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Fieldwire

Only in Lumion

What people use each for

Fieldwire

Lumion

Where each one falls short

Fieldwire

Lumion

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Lumion

Which should you pick?

Choose Fieldwire if

Choose Lumion if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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