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Fieldwire vs Microsoft Dynamics 365

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Microsoft Dynamics 365

Software

AI-powered business applications for intelligent enterprise

From
$50/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; Microsoft Dynamics 365 business Central Essentials is $80 per user per month and Premium is $110 per user per month, both requiring annual billing to get that rate
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Microsoft Dynamics 365 covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Microsoft Dynamics 365 actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Microsoft Dynamics 365 differ
AttributeFieldwireMicrosoft Dynamics 365
Starting priceFree$50/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidCloud, Web, Mobile
Founded20131975

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
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box

Only in Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Financial management
  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Project operations
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft 365
  • Power BI
  • Power Apps

Both cover

  • 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 Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Project documentation organisationnot Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Field team communicationnot Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Mid-market ERP and CRM suite licensed per named user across separate app modulesnot 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

Microsoft Dynamics 365

  • Business Central Essentials is $80 per user per month and Premium is $110 per user per month, both requiring annual billing to get that rate
  • Sales Order Agent and Payables Agent features require separately purchased Copilot Credits on top of the per-user license
  • Agent features additionally require a linked Azure subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

$50/month
  • Finance$135/month
    • Financial management
    • Accounting
    • Budgeting
  • Supply Chain Management$165/month
    • Supply chain planning
    • Inventory management
    • Demand forecasting

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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want supply chain.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Microsoft Dynamics 365 better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Microsoft Dynamics 365 at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Microsoft Dynamics 365?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $50/month for Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Does Fieldwire or Microsoft Dynamics 365 run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Microsoft Dynamics 365 runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Microsoft Dynamics 365 starts at $50/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 Microsoft Dynamics 365 is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Microsoft Dynamics 365 cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Microsoft Dynamics 365 covers Financial management, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Project operations. Both handle Data encryption, Web support.
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