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Fieldwire vs PlanGrid

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/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; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, PlanGrid covers Blueprint management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and PlanGrid differ
AttributeFieldwirePlanGrid
Starting priceFree$39/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20131982

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
  • Inspections
  • PlanGrid
  • Role-based permissions

Only in PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Issue tracking
  • RFI management
  • Bluebeam
  • Access controls

Both cover

  • Punch lists
  • Photo documentation
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Cloud security
  • Data encryption
  • Offline access
  • 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 PlanGrid
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot PlanGrid
  • Project documentation organisationnot PlanGrid
  • Field team communicationnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot Fieldwire
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Fieldwire
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot 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

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

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 PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or PlanGrid?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $39/month for PlanGrid.
Does Fieldwire or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PlanGrid starts at $39/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 PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that PlanGrid cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Inspections, PlanGrid. PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, RFI management, Bluebeam. Both handle Punch lists, Photo documentation, Procore, Autodesk BIM 360.
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