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Fieldwire vs Navisworks

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Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Navisworks

Construction & Architecture

Project review software for construction professionals

From
$145/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; Navisworks sold in two named editions, Navisworks Simulate and Navisworks Manage, each licensed for install on up to 3 computers per subscription (Internet Archive capture, 7 January 2023)
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Navisworks covers Clash detection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Navisworks actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Navisworks differ
AttributeFieldwireNavisworks
Starting priceFree$145/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWindows
Founded20131982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

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 Navisworks

  • Clash detection
  • 4D scheduling
  • Model aggregation
  • Quantification
  • Visualization
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM 360

Both cover

  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

Fieldwire

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

Navisworks

  • Clash detectionnot Fieldwire
  • Construction sequencingnot Fieldwire
  • Project coordinationnot Fieldwire
  • Cost analysisnot 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

Navisworks

  • Sold in two named editions, Navisworks Simulate and Navisworks Manage, each licensed for install on up to 3 computers per subscription (Internet Archive capture, 7 January 2023)

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Navisworks

$145/month
  • Navisworks Manage$145/month
    • Clash detection
    • 4D simulation
    • Model aggregation
  • Navisworks Simulate$100/month
    • 4D simulation
    • Model aggregation
    • Rendering

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 Navisworks if

  • You need clash detection.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 4d scheduling.
Navisworks review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Navisworks better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Navisworks at $145/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Navisworks?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $145/month for Navisworks.
Does Fieldwire or Navisworks run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Navisworks runs on Windows.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Navisworks starts at $145/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 Navisworks is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Navisworks cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Navisworks covers Clash detection, 4D scheduling, Model aggregation, Quantification. Both handle Data encryption.
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