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Fieldwire vs SketchUp Pro

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Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SketchUp Pro

Construction & Architecture

3D design and modeling software for architects and designers

From
$33.25/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; SketchUp Pro sketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and SketchUp Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and SketchUp Pro differ
AttributeFieldwireSketchUp Pro
Starting priceFree$33.25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web, iPad
Founded20132000

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
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box

Only in SketchUp Pro

  • 3D modeling
  • Visualization
  • Documentation
  • Cloud collaboration
  • Layout integration
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • LayOut

Both cover

  • 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 SketchUp Pro
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot SketchUp Pro
  • Project documentation organisationnot SketchUp Pro
  • Field team communicationnot SketchUp Pro

SketchUp Pro

  • 3D professional design and modellingnot Fieldwire
  • Architectural documentation with LayOutnot Fieldwire
  • Access to 1000+ extensions librarynot 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

SketchUp Pro

  • SketchUp Pro is a tier within SketchUp; see SketchUp entry for full comparison
  • No separate product—this is the Pro annual subscription tier at £33.25/month

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

SketchUp Pro

$33.25/month

No published plan breakdown. See the SketchUp Pro review.

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 SketchUp Pro if

  • You need 3d modeling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
  • You also want visualization.
SketchUp Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or SketchUp Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and SketchUp Pro at $33.25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or SketchUp Pro?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $33.25/month for SketchUp Pro.
Does Fieldwire or SketchUp Pro run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. SketchUp Pro runs on Windows, macOS, Web, iPad.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. SketchUp Pro starts at $33.25/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 SketchUp Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that SketchUp Pro cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. SketchUp Pro covers 3D modeling, Visualization, Documentation, Cloud collaboration. Both handle Web support.
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