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STACK Construction Technologies vs Fieldwire

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STACK Construction Technologies

Software

Takeoff and estimating software for preconstruction

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Fieldwire

Software

Field management software for construction teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

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

Attributes where STACK Construction Technologies and Fieldwire differ
AttributeSTACK Construction TechnologiesFieldwire
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20112013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 STACK Construction Technologies

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

Only in Fieldwire

  • Task management
  • Digital blueprints
  • Punch lists
  • Inspections
  • Photo documentation
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

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.

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

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

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

STACK Construction Technologies

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

Fieldwire

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fieldwire review.

Which should you pick?

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

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

Questions people ask

Is STACK Construction Technologies or Fieldwire better?
Neither clearly leads. STACK Construction Technologies starts at Free and Fieldwire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, STACK Construction Technologies or Fieldwire?
STACK Construction Technologies starts at Free and Fieldwire at Free.
Does STACK Construction Technologies or Fieldwire run on more platforms?
STACK Construction Technologies runs on Web, Ios, Android. Fieldwire runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use STACK Construction Technologies for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is STACK Construction Technologies best used for?
STACK Construction Technologies is most often used for performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plans, producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractors, field plan markup, punch lists and daily reports on active job sites. Of those, performing quantity, labor and material takeoff from digital construction plans and producing bid estimates and proposals for subcontractors and general contractors are not what Fieldwire is typically brought in for.
What can STACK Construction Technologies do that Fieldwire cannot?
STACK Construction Technologies covers Digital takeoff, Estimating, Bid management, Proposal generation. Fieldwire covers Task management, Digital blueprints, Punch lists, Inspections. Both handle Procore, Cloud security, Data encryption, Web support.
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