Fieldwire

Fieldwire is construction management software for teams coordinating projects across the web and mobile devices. It suits contractors and project teams that need shared access, workflow tools and room to grow beyond a few active jobs. Its strongest case is the jump from a usable small-team free tier to paid plans with unlimited projects and sheets; the cost rises quickly when the team outgrows five users.

Overview

Fieldwire combines project capacity, team access and operational tools in a freemium product. Automation rules and time tracking support day-to-day coordination, while guest access and 30 native integrations give teams more ways to involve collaborators and connect other tools. These features make it relevant beyond teams that only need a place to view project information.

The free Basic plan is best treated as a fit for a small crew with a contained workload: it allows five users, three projects and 100 sheets. Those limits are concrete, so teams approaching any one of them should account for the paid subscription rather than assume the free tier will stretch with their workload.

Key features

• Project and sheet capacity: Basic's three-project and 100-sheet allowances suit smaller portfolios. Pro, Business and Business Plus each remove both caps, making them more practical for teams managing multiple projects or growing document sets.
• Team access: Basic supports five users, and guest access is available. The free seat limit still constrains the core team, so a larger crew will need to budget for a paid plan.
• Workflow and labor coordination: Automation rules and time tracking address operational work alongside project management. They broaden the product's use for teams coordinating processes and time across projects.
• Connected work: With 30 native integrations, Fieldwire can fit into a wider software setup. Web, iOS and Android support gives teams access from both office and mobile environments.

Pricing

Fieldwire is freemium. Basic costs nothing and includes five users, three projects and 100 sheets. It is a sensible starting point for a small team, but the caps make it a poor long-term fit once the workload or crew expands.

Pro costs $39 a month, billed annually, and includes unlimited projects and sheets. It is the entry paid option for teams that have outgrown Basic's project or document limits. Business costs $64 a month, billed annually, and Business Plus costs $89 a month, billed annually; both also include unlimited projects and sheets. The listed plan details do not distinguish their other inclusions, so the clearest stated reason to move above Pro is to evaluate those higher tiers against a team's needs.

Custom contracts use custom pricing and offer unlimited user options, tailored training, dedicated success teams and API access, as well as single sign-on. This is the more relevant route for organizations that need those provisions. Paid plans require annual billing, and the price is per user per month, so the five-user free cap marks a meaningful cost transition for expanding teams.

Platforms

Fieldwire runs on the web and has iOS and Android apps. That range supports teams that need to work across desktop and mobile devices.

Who it's for

Fieldwire is a strong fit for construction teams that coordinate several projects, need mobile and web access, or want automation and time tracking in the same product. Basic can serve a small crew working within three projects and 100 sheets. Teams with more than five users or a larger portfolio should plan for a paid tier. Organizations looking for unlimited user options, API access or dedicated success support have a stated path through custom contracts.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Paid plans include unlimited projects and sheets, removing two explicit capacity limits that can restrict the free plan.
• Pro: Web, iOS and Android access, guest access, automation rules and time tracking cover varied coordination needs.
• Pro: Custom contracts include unlimited user options, tailored training, dedicated success teams, API access and single sign-on.
• Con: Basic caps the team at five users, three projects and 100 sheets, which limits its usefulness as work expands.
• Con: The listed paid plans are billed annually and priced per user per month, raising the commitment and cost for teams leaving Basic.

Alternatives

Choose Buildxact if its free Go plan's five complimentary credits, AI estimating, professional proposals and Home Depot material ordering better match your needs.

Dalux is an alternative with a free Field Basic plan that offers a punch-list tool, unlimited tasks and up to three active projects or buildings.

Space AI may suit teams comparing a freemium option with a test-mode free plan limited to five files and five forms, alongside a custom-priced Enterprise plan.

Consider Trimble ProjectSight if its free plan's three-project allowance, 2 GB of storage and unlimited users better fit your team's access and capacity needs.

Trimble Viewpoint Vista is a paid alternative with cloud-hosted and on-premises deployment options.

HCSS is a paid alternative offered by custom quote based on company type and role.

Plexxis is a paid alternative sold for a single annual fee that includes software, hosting, failover services, in-house support and updates.

Aproplan is a paid alternative with annual billing and personalised pricing based on users, projects and modules.

For broader comparisons, browse Construction Management Software, Construction Project Management Software and Project Management Software.

Verdict

Choose Fieldwire if your construction team needs web and mobile coordination, operational tools and paid capacity for unlimited projects and sheets. Basic is a practical way for a crew of up to five to start within its project and sheet caps. Look elsewhere if your team cannot accept annual per-user billing after outgrowing those limits, or if a different plan's stated capabilities are a closer fit.