Construction & Architecture · head to head
Fieldwire vs Raven Slingshot
Fieldwire
Construction & Architecture
Field management software for construction teams
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Raven Slingshot
Agriculture & Farming
Seamless field data connectivity
- From
- $600/year
- Rated
- -
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; Raven Slingshot requires cell network connectivity, limiting utility in areas with poor cellular coverage
- They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Raven Slingshot covers Wireless data transfer.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Raven Slingshot actually diverge.
| Attribute | Fieldwire | Raven Slingshot |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $600/year |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Cloud, Mobile |
| Category | Construction & Architecture | Agriculture & Farming |
| Founded | 2013 | 1956 |
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
- Task management
- Digital blueprints
- Punch lists
- Inspections
- Photo documentation
- Procore
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Box
Only in Raven Slingshot
- Wireless data transfer
- Field mapping
- As-applied maps
- Equipment connectivity
- Cloud storage
- Raven equipment
- John Deere
- Case IH
Both cover
- 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 Raven Slingshot
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Raven Slingshot
- Project documentation organisationnot Raven Slingshot
- Field team communicationnot Raven Slingshot
Raven Slingshot
- Data transfernot Fieldwire
- Prescription deliverynot Fieldwire
- As-applied recordsnot Fieldwire
- Fleet managementnot 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
Raven Slingshot
- Requires cell network connectivity, limiting utility in areas with poor cellular coverage
- Ecosystem is agriculture-specific, with limited applicability to other field operations
Pricing, plan by plan
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
Raven Slingshot
$600/year- Standard$600/year
- Data transfer
- Field management
- Basic analytics
- Premium$1200/year
- All Standard features
- Remote support
- Advanced analytics
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.
Choose Raven Slingshot if
- You need wireless data transfer.
- You work on Cloud, Mobile.
- You also want field mapping.
Questions people ask
- Is Fieldwire or Raven Slingshot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Raven Slingshot at $600/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Raven Slingshot?
- Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $600/year for Raven Slingshot.
- Does Fieldwire or Raven Slingshot run on more platforms?
- Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Raven Slingshot runs on Cloud, Mobile.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raven Slingshot starts at $600/year.
- 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 Raven Slingshot is typically brought in for.
- What can Fieldwire do that Raven Slingshot cannot?
- Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Raven Slingshot covers Wireless data transfer, Field mapping, As-applied maps, Equipment connectivity. Both handle Data encryption, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raven Slingshot: What does Raven Slingshot do?
Raven Slingshot is a wireless data management and logistics solution that enables prescription file delivery to field equipment, real-time machine data uploads to the cloud, and seamless data flow between farm management software and field equipment without manual downloads.
SourceRaven Slingshot: How does Slingshot work with farm management software?
Slingshot provides an open ecosystem API designed to work with software developed by other companies, enabling growers, retailers, agronomists, and software vendors to share agronomic data securely.
SourceRaven Slingshot: Does Slingshot require internet connectivity?
Raven Slingshot uses high-speed connectivity via cell technology and cloud-based data transfer for real-time data uploads and prescription delivery to equipment.
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