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Fieldwire vs Openspace

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Openspace logo

Openspace

Construction & Architecture

AI-powered construction photo documentation

From
$2500/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; Openspace requires specialized 360-degree camera hardware for optimal documentation workflow
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Openspace covers 360 photo capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Openspace actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Openspace differ
AttributeFieldwireOpenspace
Starting priceFree$2500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20132017

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
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Cloud security

Only in Openspace

  • 360 photo capture
  • BIM compare
  • Progress tracking
  • AI analysis
  • Measurement tools
  • Navisworks
  • Revit
  • SOC 2 Type II

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • PlanGrid
  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Fieldwire

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

Openspace

  • Site documentationnot Fieldwire
  • Progress trackingnot Fieldwire
  • Quality controlnot Fieldwire
  • Dispute resolutionnot 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

Openspace

  • Requires specialized 360-degree camera hardware for optimal documentation workflow
  • Custom pricing model makes it difficult to evaluate costs upfront without contacting sales
  • Field solution is newly launched and may lack mature features compared to established competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Openspace

$2500/month
  • Capture$2500/month
    • 360 photo capture
    • Automatic stitching
    • BIM integration
  • EnterpriseFree
    • All Capture features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations

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 Openspace if

  • You need 360 photo capture.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want bim compare.
Openspace review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Openspace better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Openspace at $2500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Openspace?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $2500/month for Openspace.
Does Fieldwire or Openspace run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Openspace runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Openspace starts at $2500/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 Openspace is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Openspace cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Openspace covers 360 photo capture, BIM compare, Progress tracking, AI analysis. Both handle Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, PlanGrid, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Openspace: How quickly does OpenSpace document construction sites?

OpenSpace documents 25,000 sq. ft. in 10 minutes using 360-degree cameras. Photos are automatically pinned to floor plans, timestamped, and ready to view in 15 minutes.

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Openspace: Does OpenSpace integrate with existing project management tools?

Yes. OpenSpace Field integrates with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud, allowing teams to create punch lists and observations in real-time without disrupting existing workflows.

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Openspace: What camera equipment does OpenSpace require?

OpenSpace uses 360-degree cameras for site documentation. The platform automatically processes and maps captured images without requiring specialized technical skills from on-site staff.

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Openspace: What AI features does OpenSpace provide for construction teams?

OpenSpace includes Spatial AI for automatic issue location tagging, AI Voice Notes for hands-free data capture, and an AI-powered media library for efficient image retrieval to accelerate project workflows.

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