Comparison

IssuesId vs Fieldwire

Fieldwire (owned by Hilti) is mobile-first field management software centred on tasks and plan markup — assigning tasks pinned to drawings, punch lists, and as-builts. It offers tiered per-user pricing including a free tier.

At a glance

IssuesId vs Fieldwire, side by side

A quick, honest summary of where each tool focuses. Both are capable products; the right choice depends on what you need most.

IssuesId
Fieldwire
Primary focus
Defect register, QA & compliance handover
Field tasks & plan markup (punch lists included)
Core unit of work
The defect / non-conformance
The task pinned to a drawing
Pricing shape
Per active site — all users included
Per user; free tier (5 users / 3 projects)
QA & handover
Inspections, checklists, fifteen PDF/Excel/CSV reports
Punch lists; QA customisation noted as limited
Trade access
No-login link by email, no app install
Per-user seats (free tier stops at 5 users)
Offline capture
Offline-first; core to the product
Works offline (marketed for tunnels/basements)
Where Fieldwire is strong
  • Excellent plan viewing and real-time drawing markup across devices
  • Clean, fast UI with quick onboarding for field teams
  • A usable free tier and the backing of Hilti
Where IssuesId differs
  • Organised around the defect/QA register and compliance handover, not tasks-on-drawings
  • Per-site pricing so adding trades and inspectors doesn’t grow the bill
  • No-login email link for trades — no per-user seats for sub-contractors
  • Reusable inspection checklists and signed handover packs
Which should you choose?

An honest recommendation

Choose Fieldwire if…
If your main need is day-to-day field coordination — viewing and marking up plans, assigning tasks across the crew — Fieldwire is mature and well-liked for exactly that, and the free tier is a fair way to start.
Choose IssuesId if…
If you need a structured defect/QA register with inspection sign-off and a compliance handover artefact, and you want trades included rather than paying per user as the team grows.
Frequently asked
Is IssuesId a Fieldwire alternative?
Yes. Both run on the jobsite and both do punch lists. Fieldwire is task- and plan-markup-centric; IssuesId is built around the defect/QA register and the compliance handover, with per-site pricing that includes trades and inspectors.
How does trade/sub-contractor access compare?
Fieldwire charges per user, so cost grows as you add people (it has a free tier up to 5 users). IssuesId gives sub-contractors a no-login link by email and includes all users in the per-site price, which suits jobs with many occasional trade users.
Do both work offline?
Yes. Fieldwire markets offline use for tunnels and basements, and IssuesId is offline-first by design, syncing automatically when you reconnect.
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Competitor details are compiled from public sources and were accurate to the best of our knowledge in 2026. Products change — check the vendor’s own site for the latest. We’ve aimed to be fair; if you spot something out of date, tell us and we’ll fix it.