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Fieldwire vs Trimble

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Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trimble logo

Trimble

Software

Construction and building information platform

From
$500/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; Trimble listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £30 to £50 per user per month for Viewpoint Field View, Trimble's construction field management product, submitted directly by Trimble UK Limited
  • They diverge on capability: Fieldwire covers Task management, Trimble covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fieldwire and Trimble actually diverge.

Attributes where Fieldwire and Trimble differ
AttributeFieldwireTrimble
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
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
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Only in Trimble

  • Project management
  • BIM collaboration
  • Document management
  • Field coordination
  • Analytics
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Oracle Aconex

Both cover

  • Procore
  • 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 Trimble
  • Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Trimble
  • Project documentation organisationnot Trimble
  • Field team communicationnot Trimble

Trimble

  • BIM collaborationnot Fieldwire
  • Project coordinationnot Fieldwire
  • Document managementnot Fieldwire
  • Field operationsnot 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

Trimble

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £30 to £50 per user per month for Viewpoint Field View, Trimble's construction field management product, submitted directly by Trimble UK Limited

Pricing, plan by plan

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Trimble

$500/month
  • Connect$500/month
    • Project management
    • Collaboration
    • Document control
  • EnterpriseFree
    • BIM integration
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

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 Trimble if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want bim collaboration.
Trimble review

Questions people ask

Is Fieldwire or Trimble better?
Neither clearly leads. Fieldwire starts at Free and Trimble at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fieldwire or Trimble?
Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fieldwire and $500/month for Trimble.
Does Fieldwire or Trimble run on more platforms?
Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android. Trimble runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Fieldwire for free?
Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Trimble starts at $500/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 Trimble is typically brought in for.
What can Fieldwire do that Trimble cannot?
Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Trimble covers Project management, BIM collaboration, Document management, Field coordination. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support, Ios support.
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