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Fieldwire vs Nutshell

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nutshell logo

Nutshell

Proposal & Quote

Easy CRM for small businesses

From
$30/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; Nutshell aI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Digital blueprints, Nutshell covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Nutshell actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Nutshell differ
AttributeFieldwireNutshell
Starting priceFree$30/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryConstruction & ArchitectureProposal & Quote
Founded20132009

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

  • Digital blueprints
  • Punch lists
  • Inspections
  • Photo documentation
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in Nutshell

  • Contact management
  • Lead tracking
  • Pipeline management
  • Email integration
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Gmail
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Task management
  • 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 Nutshell
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Nutshell
  • Project documentation organisationnot Nutshell
  • Field team communicationnot Nutshell

Nutshell

  • Sales CRM with pipeline management and email syncnot Fieldwire
  • Running outbound sequences and marketing from the same contact recordsnot 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

Nutshell

  • AI usage is metered as outcomes per user per month, from 10 on Foundation to 150 on Enterprise
  • Custom pipelines are rationed by plan, at 5 on Pro and 10 on Business, with unlimited only on Enterprise at $79 per user per month
  • Sales automation and advanced reporting require the Pro plan at $42 per user per month
  • Four separate add ons sit on top of the seat price: marketing at $49 a month, engagement at $16 per user, prospecting at $37 and proposals at $79
  • SSO and SQL data access are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Nutshell

$30/month
  • Standard$30/month
    • Contact management
    • Pipeline tracking
    • Basic automation
  • Pro$50/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced automation
    • Forecasting
  • Plus$100/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced customization
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Fieldwire if

  • You need digital blueprints.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want punch lists.
Fieldwire review

Choose Nutshell if

  • You need contact management.
  • You also want lead tracking.
Nutshell review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Nutshell better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Nutshell at $30/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Nutshell?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $30/month for Nutshell.
Does Fieldwire or Nutshell run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Nutshell runs on Web.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Nutshell starts at $30/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 Nutshell is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Nutshell cannot?
Fieldwire covers Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections, Photo documentation. Nutshell covers Contact management, Lead tracking, Pipeline management, Email integration. Both handle Task management, Web support.
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