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Fieldwire vs Tekla Structures

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Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tekla Structures logo

Tekla Structures

Software

BIM software for structural engineering and construction

From
$400/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; Tekla Structures pricing page names three material-independent subscription plan options rather than a perpetual license, but discloses no figures, offering only a free 30 day trial and directing buyers to contact the company for pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Tekla Structures covers 3D structural modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Tekla Structures actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Tekla Structures differ
AttributeFieldwireTekla Structures
Starting priceFree$400/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWindows
Founded20131978

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
  • Punch lists
  • Inspections
  • Photo documentation
  • Procore
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box

Only in Tekla Structures

  • 3D structural modeling
  • Steel detailing
  • Concrete detailing
  • Drawing production
  • Fabrication support
  • Trimble Connect
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD

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 Tekla Structures
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Tekla Structures
  • Project documentation organisationnot Tekla Structures
  • Field team communicationnot Tekla Structures

Tekla Structures

  • Structural designnot Fieldwire
  • Steel detailingnot Fieldwire
  • Rebar detailingnot Fieldwire
  • Fabrication 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

Tekla Structures

  • Pricing page names three material-independent subscription plan options rather than a perpetual license, but discloses no figures, offering only a free 30 day trial and directing buyers to contact the company for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Tekla Structures

$400/month
  • Tekla Structures$400/month
    • 3D modeling
    • Detailing
    • Drawing production
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-user
    • Advanced features
    • Custom configurations

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 Tekla Structures if

  • You need 3d structural modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want steel detailing.
Tekla Structures review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Tekla Structures better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Tekla Structures at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Tekla Structures?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $400/month for Tekla Structures.
Does Fieldwire or Tekla Structures run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Tekla Structures runs on Windows.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tekla Structures starts at $400/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 Tekla Structures is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Tekla Structures cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Tekla Structures covers 3D structural modeling, Steel detailing, Concrete detailing, Drawing production. Both handle Data encryption.
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