Fieldwire

fieldwire.com
Construction Management
Weekend Project

Real-Time Jobsite Management Software

How to Replace Fieldwire

Overview

Fieldwire is a cloud-based jobsite management platform that enables construction teams to collaborate and share information in real-time. It powers over 4,000,000 jobsites worldwide and serves general contractors, specialty contractors, owners, architects, and designers. The platform replaces multiple services with a single source of truth for project coordination, task management, and as-built documentation.

Features

38 features across 18 categories

3D/BIM(1)

BIM ViewerPremium

View and interact with BIM models

AI(1)

Field Intelligence™ AIAIPremium

AI-powered features for field insights

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Annotation(1)

Markups

Mark up plans with notes, photos, and videos using easy-to-use mobile editing

Communication(1)

Real-time Messaging

Enable conversations connected to specific tasks with push notifications to accelerate decision-making and resolution

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Document Management(7)

Files and Photos

Store and manage project files and photos

Plan Viewing

View drawings on any device (Web, iOS, Android) with versioning and auto-hyperlinking, plus Box and Dropbox integrations

RFIsPremium

Manage Requests for Information

Sheet ComparePremium

Compare different versions of sheets to identify changes

Specifications

Access and manage project specifications

Submittal ExtractorPremium

Automatically extract submittal information

SubmittalsPremium

Manage submittals with submittal extractor functionality

Documentation(1)

As-Builts

Capture as-built project information to create an indisputable record of work performed

Financial Management(2)

BudgetPremium

Manage and track project budgets

Change OrdersPremium

Track and manage change orders

Form Management(2)

Custom FormsPremium

Create custom forms for daily reports, timesheets, inspection requests, and RFIs

Digitized Forms

Digitize forms for daily reports, timesheets, inspection requests, and RFIs

Functionality(1)

Offline Capability

Record markups and as-builts even when offline

Integrations(4)

App IntegrationsPremium

Integrate with third-party applications

Box Integration

View drawings with Box integration

Dropbox Integration

View drawings with Dropbox integration

Open APIPremium

Use an open API to integrate with any technology

Media Management(2)

360° PhotosPremium

Capture and view 360-degree photos of jobsites

Photo & Video Integration

Verify work with photos and videos, with photo metadata stamps

Quality Control(2)

Inspections

Track and manage inspections with photos and videos

Punch Lists

Track everything to be completed and record inconsistencies or issues on-site

Reporting(1)

Reports and ExportsPremium

Schedule customized PDF reports including all project details; create automated project reports

Scheduling(1)

Scheduling

Manage upcoming items with lean means and methods; create schedules of upcoming work

Security(1)

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Single sign-on authentication for enterprise

Support(4)

Dedicated Account ManagerPremium

Dedicated account manager for enterprise customers

Email Support

Email-based customer support

Phone SupportPremium

Phone-based customer support

Training ProgramsPremium

Dedicated training programs for teams

Task Management(4)

Checklists

Create and manage checklists for jobsite tasks

Custom Task FieldsPremium

Add custom fields to tasks for additional data capture

Custom Task StatusesPremium

Create custom task statuses tailored to your workflow

Task Management

Assign tasks and track work performed on the jobsite

Templates(2)

Project TemplatesPremium

Use pre-built templates to streamline project setup and repeat best practices across projects

Templates

Pre-built templates for quick project setup

Pricing

Basic

Free
  • Plan viewing
  • Task management
  • Specifications
  • Files and photos
  • Checklists

Pro

$39/user/month billed annually
  • All Basic features
  • Reports and exports
  • Sheet compare
  • Project templates
  • Custom task statuses

Business

$64/user/month billed annually
  • All Pro features
  • Custom forms
  • App integrations
  • BIM viewer
  • Field Intelligence™ AI
  • Photo metadata stamps
  • Custom task fields
  • 360° photos

Business Plus

$89/user/month billed annually
  • All Business features
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Change Orders
  • Budget

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Fieldwire

Monthly$39/mo
Yearly$468/yr
5-Year Total$2.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $228
SaaS
$468
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $684
SaaS
$1.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $1.1k
SaaS
$2.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 38 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Fieldwire alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 38 features.

Buy Fieldwire

Better Value
Monthly cost$390/mo
3-year total$14,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Fieldwire saves ~$22,920 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 38 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

BoxDropboxOpen API