Comparison
Fieldwire vs Biltix
Fieldwire is a strong field-task and punch-list tool. Biltix is the full operating system for trade contractors — bids, drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, and field. Here’s how they compare and when each makes sense.
The short version
Different categories of tool
Fieldwire
A field-execution app focused on drawings, tasks, and punch list. Acquired by Hilti in 2021. Used by both GCs and trade contractors, but stays in the field-tool category — it is not designed to run your bids, submittals, COs, or pay apps.
Biltix
An AI-native operating system built specifically for trade contractors. Covers the full job — from AI takeoff at bid time to the final pay app — plus the field workflows Fieldwire is known for. One workspace, one source of truth.
Side-by-side
Feature comparison
Where each tool focuses, and what's native vs missing.
| Feature | Biltix | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use case | End-to-end operating system for trade contractors | Field task management and punch list |
| AI takeoff from drawings | Native | No |
| Drawings + sheet revisions | Auto-split into per-sheet revisions with parsed metadata. | Strong drawing viewer, manual upload |
| RFIs | Drag-pin from drawings, multi-version revision history | Basic RFI tracking |
| Submittals | Supplier round-trips, lead-time and risk flags, multi-version revisions | No |
| Change order requests | Field capture with cost + schedule impact, multi-version negotiation, audit trail | No |
| Pay apps + retention | AIA G702/G703 generation, retention tracking, aging reports | No |
| Daily reports + crew hours | Mobile capture, hours roll into job cost | Basic daily logs |
| Punch list | Field-first capture with photo/location, mobile assignment | Strong — original product strength |
| AI assistant with cited cross-job answers | Yes (BRIX) — drag-pin a drawing and ask | No |
| Pricing model | Custom — early access | Per project / per user |
Comparison reflects publicly available product information as of May 2026. Fieldwire is a trademark of Hilti Group.
When each makes sense
Choose the right tool for the scope
Stick with Fieldwire if…
- You only need a field-task and punch-list tool, and the rest of your business runs in spreadsheets you’re happy with
- Your GC requires Fieldwire and you don’t need to consolidate office workflows
- You don’t bid much work and don’t generate AIA pay apps
Move to Biltix if…
- You bid regularly and want AI takeoff to run on full drawing sets
- You need RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay apps in one workspace
- You log into 3+ GC platforms a week and want one layer over all of them
- You want an AI assistant with cited answers across every active job
FAQ
Common questions
Is Fieldwire bad?
No — Fieldwire is genuinely good at what it was built for: field task management and punch list. Many crews like the drawing viewer and the simplicity of the task model. The question is whether you need just a field tool or an end-to-end operating system for the office and the field.
Why would I switch from Fieldwire to Biltix?
If your team is doing takeoff, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay apps in spreadsheets and email — Fieldwire doesn’t cover any of that. Biltix does. The punch-list and field-task workflows you used in Fieldwire are native in Biltix too.
Does Biltix have offline mode for the field?
Yes. Daily reports, photos, and punch-list capture work offline; everything syncs when you reconnect.
Can I use both — Fieldwire for tasks and Biltix for the office?
You can, but most teams find the duplication adds friction. Tasks, punch list, and daily reports are first-class in Biltix; consolidating into one workspace usually wins on time saved.
What about Hilti? Fieldwire was acquired.
Fieldwire was acquired by Hilti in 2021. The product has continued to develop, but its scope remains field execution. It is not designed to be the operating system for an entire trade contracting business.
How fast can my team switch?
Most teams pilot Biltix on a single active job within the first week and migrate progressively as new jobs come online. There is no six-month rollout.
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