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William Charlesworth-Jones 5 min read Quick Answer
Fieldwire is a US-based construction field management tool now owned by Hilti. It charges per user per month, with plans starting from a limited free tier up to approximately $54 per user per month on the Business Plus plan (billed annually). Pricing is in USD, not GBP. A UK team of 20 people on the Business plan would pay around £9,000 to £12,000 per year depending on the exchange rate. Fieldwire lacks built-in CIS compliance and CSCS card management, which are requirements for most UK construction companies.
Fieldwire uses a per-user, per-month pricing model. Every person who needs access to the platform counts as a seat. As your team grows, the monthly cost grows with it.
This is in contrast to flat-rate platforms like BuildersAI, which charge a fixed monthly fee regardless of how many users you add up to the plan limit.
Fieldwire offers four plans:
| Plan | Price (per user per month, billed annually) | Users |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Up to 5 users |
| Pro | Approximately $29/user/month | Unlimited |
| Business | Approximately $49/user/month | Unlimited |
| Business Plus | Approximately $54/user/month | Unlimited |
Pricing is published in USD. UK customers pay in USD or a converted GBP equivalent depending on their payment method. The actual GBP cost varies with the exchange rate.
Basic (free) covers up to 5 users with limited features: basic task management and plan viewing. Most construction teams will find this insufficient for day-to-day use.
Pro adds unlimited users, full task management, markups and annotations on drawings, and basic reporting. This is the minimum usable tier for a working construction team.
Business adds bulk uploads, custom task categories, advanced reporting, priority support, and integrations with tools like Procore and BIM 360.
Business Plus adds single sign-on (SSO), advanced permissions, and dedicated account management. This is aimed at larger enterprise customers.
The headline per-user price understates the real cost because it multiplies with every person on the platform. Here is what a typical UK team pays:
| Team size | Fieldwire Pro | Fieldwire Business |
|---|---|---|
| 10 users | ~£2,600/year | ~£4,400/year |
| 20 users | ~£5,200/year | ~£8,800/year |
| 50 users | ~£13,000/year | ~£22,000/year |
Converted at approximately £1 to $1.25. Actual costs depend on exchange rate and billing currency.
For comparison, BuildersAI Professional covers up to 50 users for £299/month flat, or £3,588 per year. No per-user fees.
Fieldwire was originally built as a plan and drawing management tool. Its strongest features are:
If your primary need is distributing drawings to site and annotating them, Fieldwire does this well.
Fieldwire was designed for the US market. Several UK-specific requirements are not covered:
CIS compliance. The Construction Industry Scheme is a mandatory HMRC requirement for UK construction. Fieldwire has no built-in CIS tools. You would need separate accounting software to manage CIS deductions.
CSCS card management. Fieldwire does not manage CSCS cards, training records, or certification expiry alerts. These are standard requirements on UK sites.
UK terminology. Fieldwire uses US construction terminology throughout the platform, which can cause friction for UK teams.
Attendance tracking. Fieldwire does not include geofenced attendance tracking or check-in records. On a UK site where you need to know who was present and when, this is a significant gap.
WhatsApp integration. No WhatsApp integration. A large proportion of UK construction communication happens via WhatsApp.
BuildersAI is designed for UK builders and covers drawing management, task management, attendance tracking, photos, certifications, and team communication in a single app. £149/month flat for up to 10 users. £299/month flat for up to 50 users. Includes CSCS card management, UK terminology, geofenced attendance, and offline-first operation. Compare BuildersAI vs Fieldwire.
Procore is the enterprise alternative. It is more comprehensive than Fieldwire but significantly more expensive and complex to implement. Read about Procore pricing in the UK.
How much does Fieldwire cost in the UK? Fieldwire charges per user per month in USD. The Pro plan is approximately $29/user/month billed annually. A team of 20 would pay roughly £5,000 to £6,000 per year depending on the exchange rate. The Business plan is approximately $49/user/month, costing £8,000 to £10,000 per year for 20 users.
Is Fieldwire available in the UK? Fieldwire is available in the UK but was built for the US market. It lacks CIS compliance tools, CSCS card management, and UK-specific construction workflows. UK-specific support is limited compared to US-based customers.
Does Fieldwire have a free plan? Yes. Fieldwire Basic is free for up to 5 users but has significant feature limitations. It covers basic plan viewing and task management only.
Does Fieldwire work offline? Fieldwire supports offline plan viewing. Plans that have been downloaded to a device can be viewed without internet. Some features require connectivity.
Who owns Fieldwire now? Fieldwire was acquired by Hilti in 2021. It continues to operate as a standalone product under the Hilti group.
Is there a UK alternative to Fieldwire? BuildersAI is a UK-native alternative. It covers drawing management alongside attendance tracking, certifications, photos, and team communication. It starts at £149/month flat for up to 10 users and costs £299/month flat for up to 50 users, with no per-user fees and no implementation project.
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William Charlesworth-Jones
Founder, BuildersAI
Founder of BuildersAI with a background in construction and economics. After watching coordination chaos waste hours on every site, he set out to build AI tools that actually work for UK builders.
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