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Fieldwire vs Sage Estimating

Fieldwire logo

Fieldwire

Construction

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sage Estimating logo

Sage Estimating

Construction

Professional construction cost estimating software

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fieldwire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Sage Estimating covers Cost estimation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Sage Estimating actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Sage Estimating differ
AttributeFieldwireSage Estimating
Starting priceFree$250/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWindows
Founded20131981

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

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 Sage Estimating

  • Cost estimation
  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Bid analysis
  • Reporting
  • Sage 100 Contractor
  • Sage 300 CRE
  • Sage Intacct

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 Sage Estimating
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Sage Estimating
  • Project documentation organisationnot Sage Estimating
  • Field team communicationnot Sage Estimating

Sage Estimating

  • Project estimatingnot Fieldwire
  • Bid preparationnot Fieldwire
  • Cost trackingnot Fieldwire
  • Budget 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

Sage Estimating

Nothing recorded yet. See the Sage Estimating review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Sage Estimating

$250/month
  • Sage Estimating$250/month
    • Cost databases
    • Digital takeoff
    • Assemblies
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-user
    • Advanced databases
    • Custom reporting

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 Sage Estimating if

  • You need cost estimation.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want digital takeoff.
Sage Estimating review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Sage Estimating better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Sage Estimating at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Sage Estimating?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $250/month for Sage Estimating.
Does Fieldwire or Sage Estimating run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Sage Estimating runs on Windows.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sage Estimating starts at $250/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 Sage Estimating is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Sage Estimating cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Sage Estimating covers Cost estimation, Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Bid analysis. Both handle Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fieldwire: Is there a free version of Fieldwire?

Yes. Fieldwire's Basic plan is free for up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 100 sheets. It includes core features like plan viewing, task management, specifications, files, photos, and checklists.

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Fieldwire: What are the per-user costs for paid Fieldwire plans?

Pro costs $39 per user per month (annual billing), Business costs $64 per user per month, and Business Plus costs $89 per user per month. All paid plans include unlimited sheets and unlimited projects regardless of plan tier.

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Fieldwire: How many users can I have on a free Fieldwire account?

The Basic plan (free) supports up to 5 users with 3 projects. Pro and higher plans scale without hard user limits; you pay per user added.

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Fieldwire: Does Fieldwire offer discounts for annual billing?

The pricing page lists annual billing rates for the standard plans shown. Custom contracts are available through sales with options for unlimited users, tailored training, dedicated success teams, API access, and single sign-on.

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Fieldwire: What is included in the Business Plus plan that isn't in lower tiers?

Business Plus ($89/user/month) adds RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budget management features compared to the Business tier. Business itself adds custom forms, app integrations, BIM viewer, and custom task fields compared to Pro.

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