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Fieldwire vs STACK Construction Technologies

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Fieldwire

Construction & Architecture

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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STACK Construction Technologies

Construction & Architecture

Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum; STACK Construction Technologies takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and STACK Construction Technologies actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and STACK Construction Technologies differ
AttributeFieldwireSTACK Construction Technologies
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20132011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in STACK Construction Technologies

  • Digital takeoff
  • Estimating
  • Bid management
  • Proposal generation
  • Plan storage
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Cloud security
  • 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 STACK Construction Technologies
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot STACK Construction Technologies
  • Project documentation organisationnot STACK Construction Technologies
  • Field team communicationnot STACK Construction Technologies

STACK Construction Technologies

  • Performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plansnot Fieldwire
  • Producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractorsnot Fieldwire
  • Field plan markup, punch lists and daily reports on active job sitesnot 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

STACK Construction Technologies

  • Takeoff and Estimate is priced per user at $249 per user per month, so cost scales linearly with estimators
  • The full platform combining takeoff, estimating and field management starts at $298 per user per month
  • Field and project management is sold as a separate Build and Operate product starting at $49 per user per month rather than bundled with takeoff
  • The Build and Operate product offers only a two-week free trial, with the free version limited to Takeoff and Estimate

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

STACK Construction Technologies

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic takeoff
    • Estimating
    • Unlimited projects
  • Pro$1999/year
    • Advanced takeoff
    • Assemblies
    • Templates
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Team collaboration
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced 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 STACK Construction Technologies if

  • You need digital takeoff.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want estimating.
STACK Construction Technologies review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or STACK Construction Technologies better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and STACK Construction Technologies at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or STACK Construction Technologies?
Fieldwire starts at Free and STACK Construction Technologies at Free.
Does Fieldwire or STACK Construction Technologies run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. STACK Construction Technologies runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 STACK Construction Technologies is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that STACK Construction Technologies cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Estimating, Bid management, Proposal generation. Both handle Procore, Cloud security, Data encryption, Web support.
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