Software · head to head
Raven Slingshot vs Fieldwire
The short version
- Only Fieldwire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Raven Slingshot requires cell network connectivity, limiting utility in areas with poor cellular coverage; Fieldwire free tier limited to 5 team members and 3 projects maximum
- They diverge on capability: Raven Slingshot covers Wireless data transfer, Fieldwire covers Task management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Raven Slingshot and Fieldwire actually diverge.
| Attribute | Raven Slingshot | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $600/year | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Cloud, Mobile | iOS, Android |
| Founded | 1956 | 2013 |
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 Raven Slingshot
- Wireless data transfer
- Field mapping
- As-applied maps
- Equipment connectivity
- Cloud storage
- Raven equipment
- John Deere
- Case IH
Only in Fieldwire
- Task management
- Digital blueprints
- Punch lists
- Inspections
- Photo documentation
- Procore
- Autodesk BIM 360
- Box
Both cover
- Data encryption
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Raven Slingshot
- Data transfernot Fieldwire
- Prescription deliverynot Fieldwire
- As-applied recordsnot Fieldwire
- Fleet managementnot Fieldwire
Fieldwire
- Construction task tracking and field coordinationnot Raven Slingshot
- Punch list management on mobile devicesnot Raven Slingshot
- Project documentation organisationnot Raven Slingshot
- Field team communicationnot Raven Slingshot
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Raven Slingshot
- Requires cell network connectivity, limiting utility in areas with poor cellular coverage
- Ecosystem is agriculture-specific, with limited applicability to other field operations
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Raven Slingshot
$600/year- Standard$600/year
- Data transfer
- Field management
- Basic analytics
- Premium$1200/year
- All Standard features
- Remote support
- Advanced analytics
Fieldwire
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Raven Slingshot if
- You need wireless data transfer.
- You work on Cloud, Mobile.
- You also want field mapping.
Choose Fieldwire if
- You need task management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want digital blueprints.
Questions people ask
- Is Raven Slingshot or Fieldwire better?
- Neither clearly leads. Raven Slingshot starts at $600/year and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Raven Slingshot or Fieldwire?
- Fieldwire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $600/year for Raven Slingshot and Free for Fieldwire.
- Does Raven Slingshot or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
- Raven Slingshot runs on Cloud, Mobile. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use Fieldwire for free?
- Yes. Fieldwire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Raven Slingshot starts at $600/year.
- What is Raven Slingshot best used for?
- Raven Slingshot is most often used for data transfer, prescription delivery, as-applied records, fleet management. Of those, data transfer and prescription delivery are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
- What can Raven Slingshot do that Fieldwire cannot?
- Raven Slingshot covers Wireless data transfer, Field mapping, As-applied maps, Equipment connectivity. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Both handle Data encryption, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Raven Slingshot: What does Raven Slingshot do?
Raven Slingshot is a wireless data management and logistics solution that enables prescription file delivery to field equipment, real-time machine data uploads to the cloud, and seamless data flow between farm management software and field equipment without manual downloads.
SourceRaven Slingshot: How does Slingshot work with farm management software?
Slingshot provides an open ecosystem API designed to work with software developed by other companies, enabling growers, retailers, agronomists, and software vendors to share agronomic data securely.
SourceRaven Slingshot: Does Slingshot require internet connectivity?
Raven Slingshot uses high-speed connectivity via cell technology and cloud-based data transfer for real-time data uploads and prescription delivery to equipment.
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