Comparison
AECify vs Fieldwire for small contractors
Fieldwire (by Hilti) is a field-first app for plans, tasks, and punch lists, with a free plan for small crews. AECify covers the office-to-field paperwork around them — inspections, RFIs, submittals, change orders, bidding, and pay apps — in one plan.
Feature comparison at a glance
| Capability | AECify | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| Free planFieldwire Basic: up to 5 users, 3 projects, 100 sheets. AECify: 7-day free trial | ||
| Every feature on every paid planFieldwire tiers features across Pro, Business, and Business Plus | ||
| RFIs, submittals & change ordersFieldwire includes these on Business Plus only | ||
| Plan viewing, sheet compare & BIM viewer | ||
| Task management & punch lists | ||
| Digital inspections + PDF reportsFieldwire custom forms start on the Business tier | ||
| AI photo analysis on inspections | ||
| AI code compliance chat (ArtI) | ||
| Bidding & procurement | ||
| Pay applications (SOV / G702-style) | ||
| Offline field access | ||
| Third-party app integrations |
Fieldwire features depend on plan tier. “Partial” means the capability exists in a lighter form or only on some plans — confirm on Fieldwire’s pricing page.
Pricing as of September 2026
Fieldwire figures are taken from Fieldwire’s own website. Prices change — check the linked sources before you buy.
AECify
- Pro: $149/seat/month
- Teams: $447/month for 5 seats (5 seats for the price of 3)
- 7-day free trial — no credit card required
- Every feature on every plan — no module add-ons
Fieldwire
- Basic: $0 — up to 5 users, 3 projects, 100 sheets
- Pro: $39/user/month billed annually
- Business: $64/user/month billed annually
- Business Plus (adds RFIs, submittals, change orders, budget): $89/user/month billed annually
- Monthly billing costs $15/user/month more than annual
If your crew only needs plans and tasks, Fieldwire’s free or Pro plan is hard to beat on price. If five users need RFIs, submittals, and change orders, Fieldwire Business Plus is about $445/month billed annually — close to AECify Teams at $447/month for 5 seats, which also includes inspections with AI photo analysis, bidding, and pay apps.
Sources: Fieldwire pricing · Fieldwire: construction software pricing (Business Plus) · Fieldwire help: annual vs monthly billing
Who should choose which
Choose AECify If your team manages the paperwork side of the job — inspections with PDF reports, RFIs, submittals, change orders, bid packages, and pay applications — and you want all of it on one $149/seat/month plan with AI photo analysis and ArtI code chat included.
Choose Fieldwire If your main need is getting plans and tasks in front of field crews: fast sheet viewing, sheet compare, a BIM viewer, and punch lists. Fieldwire’s free Basic plan is a genuine no-cost starting point for up to five users.
Comparing more tools? Read our guide: Procore alternatives for small contractors.
Where Fieldwire is stronger
- Free Basic plan for up to 5 users, 3 projects, and 100 sheets
- Field-first plan viewing with sheet compare and a BIM viewer on higher tiers
- Task management and punch lists built around drawings
- Low entry price per user on the Pro tier
- Backed by Hilti, with app integrations on the Business tier and up
Where AECify is different
- RFIs, submittals, and change orders are included on every plan, not just the top tier
- Inspections with AI photo analysis and one-tap PDF reports
- Bidding and procurement plus pay applications (SOV / G702-style) in the same subscription
- ArtI code compliance assistant and AI spec analysis
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Frequently asked questions
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