How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- PlanGrid is in maintenance mode and not sold to new customers, so any team still on it should plan a migration.
- Autodesk Forma Build is the direct successor inside Autodesk, carrying PlanGrid-style field workflows into the Forma platform.
- Fieldwire is the best value for lean field teams, with a free tier and a Pro plan near $39 per user per month.
- Procore suits large commercial firms that need full project, financial, and safety management in one system.
- Buildertrend and Contractor Foreman cover residential and budget buyers, while Bluebeam handles drawing-heavy document control.
Quick comparison
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The best PlanGrid alternatives
Starting price$117 per user per month
Free planNo
Autodesk renamed Autodesk Construction Cloud to Autodesk Forma in March 2026, and Autodesk Build now sells as Forma Build. For a PlanGrid user, this is the continuity option: field workflows for drawings, punch lists, RFIs, and daily reports carry into the Forma platform, and Revit and BIM integrations stay native. Existing accounts and data carried over automatically in the rebrand.
Pricing is per user, with third-party trackers listing near $117 per user per month on annual billing, though Autodesk's own page shows the figure during checkout rather than as a static list price. Reviewers note interface responsiveness issues on very large collaborative projects. For a team already invested in Autodesk design tools, Forma Build is the least disruptive PlanGrid replacement.
What we like- Direct successor to PlanGrid and Autodesk Build
- Drawings, RFIs, and field issues in one platform
- Strong BIM and Revit integration
Watch out for- Per-user pricing adds up for large crews
- Some reviewers note interface slowdowns on large collaborative projects
#2Procore
Best for: Large commercial projects4.6/5 on
G2 (4,357 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Procore is the most complete construction platform on this list. It runs preconstruction, project management, quality, safety, and financials, with budgets, commitments, and change events that field-only tools do not attempt. Pricing follows annual construction volume rather than a strict per-seat model, which typically allows unlimited users within a project value tier.
The trade is cost and complexity. Third-party estimates put entry near $4,500 to $10,000 per year, but only a quote gives a real number, and implementation takes planning. Small teams that only need plans, tasks, and punch lists will find Procore heavy. Large general contractors running complex projects across many sites will find it the standard everything else is measured against.
What we like- Full project, financial, quality, and safety management
- Unlimited users within a construction volume tier
- Deep ERP integrations
Watch out for- Quote-based pricing by construction volume
- Long implementation
- Overkill for small field-only teams
#3Fieldwire
Best for: Lean field coordination4.5/5 on
G2 (586 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$39 per user per month
Free planYes
Fieldwire is built around field adoption. Plans, tasks, photos, and punch lists work offline on a phone or tablet, and office staff and field teams share the same real-time view when connectivity returns. The free Basic tier covers up to 5 users, which lets a small crew pilot it without spending, and Pro near $39 per user per month billed annually adds the fuller feature set.
Fieldwire is deliberately not a full office suite. Financials, estimating, and advanced budgets sit outside its core, and change orders and budget features require the Business Plus tier. For a team whose main pain is field documentation, coordination, and punch lists, Fieldwire alone is often enough, and many general contractors run it alongside Procore.
What we like- Free tier for up to 5 users
- Mobile-first plans, tasks, and punch lists with offline access
- Office and field share one real-time view
Watch out for- Field-focused rather than a full office suite
- Change orders and budgets need Business Plus
Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Buildertrend serves residential builders and remodelers who need business management alongside field tools. It covers scheduling, customer communication, change order management, job costing, and a client portal where homeowners track progress and make selections. That homeowner-facing side is a real differentiator for remodelers.
Pricing is quote-based, with reported figures near $339 to $499 per month, and the platform is less suited to large commercial work with limited BIM depth. For a residential builder replacing PlanGrid's field features while also wanting CRM and client tools, Buildertrend is a strong single-platform option.
What we like- Scheduling, client communication, change orders, and job costing for residential work
- Strong client portal
- Easy to use
Watch out for- Quote-only pricing, reported near $339 to $499 per month
- Less suited to large commercial projects with limited BIM
Starting price$49 per month
Free planNo
Contractor Foreman starts near $49 per month billed annually for one user, scaling to higher tiers for unlimited users, and covers estimating, scheduling, job costing, change orders, and daily reports. That breadth at this price is unmatched, and QuickBooks Online integration keeps accounting connected.
Reviewers do flag reliability concerns, including bugs and QuickBooks sync problems, and a disputed refund case has been cited. Teams should trial it hard on their own workflows before committing, especially the accounting sync. For a budget-conscious contractor who wants the most features for the money, it remains the cheapest full-platform alternative.
What we like- Lowest entry price among full platforms
- Estimating, scheduling, job costing, and change orders
- QuickBooks integration
Watch out for- Reviewers report bugs and QuickBooks integration problems
- Support quality varies
#6Bluebeam
Best for: Drawing and PDF control4.6/5 on
G2 (494 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting price$260 per user per year
Free planNo
Bluebeam Revu is the drawing and PDF standard in construction. Its markup, measurement, and takeoff tools let teams redline drawings, quantify materials, and manage document versions with a precision that general project tools do not match. Pricing starts near $260 per user per year.
Bluebeam is not a project management platform: scheduling, budgets, and field task tracking need a companion tool such as Fieldwire or Procore. For a team whose PlanGrid use centered on drawings and markups, Bluebeam plus a field tool is a powerful combination. For a team that wants one system for everything, it is a component, not a replacement.
What we like- Best-in-class PDF markup and drawing management
- Measurement and takeoff tools
- Strong for document-heavy projects
Watch out for- Document control, not a full project platform
- Needs a companion tool for scheduling and financials
#7Raken
Best for: Daily reports and field logs4.6/5 on
G2 (110 reviews, checked Oct 2026)
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Starting priceSee website
Free planNo
Raken focuses on the daily field record: daily reports, time cards, safety checklists, and production tracking, with photos and weather captured automatically. Superintendents and foremen complete reports from a phone in minutes, and office staff see clean, consistent logs across projects.
The scope is deliberately narrow. Raken does not estimate, schedule at depth, or run job costing, so it pairs with an office platform rather than replacing one. Pricing is quote-based. For a contractor whose PlanGrid gap is daily reporting quality, Raken is the most focused fix on this list.
What we like- Daily reports, time cards, and safety checklists built for field crews
- Simple mobile experience
- Photo and weather capture
Watch out for- Quote-based pricing
- Narrower scope than full platforms
- Needs companion tools for estimating and accounting
Starting price$199 per month
Free planNo
ConstructionOnline covers project management, scheduling, client communication, and financial tools for both residential and commercial contractors. It suits teams that want a single system without Procore's enterprise weight or Buildertrend's residential focus. A free demo lets teams test fit before buying.
The entry price near $199 per month puts it above budget tools, and its community and integration library are smaller than the leaders'. For a mid-sized contractor that works across residential and light commercial projects, ConstructionOnline is a balanced alternative worth trialing against Buildertrend.
What we like- Project management, client communication, and financial tools in one system
- Serves residential and commercial firms
- Free demo
Watch out for- Pricing starts near $199 per month
- Smaller community than Procore or Buildertrend
How we chose
We compared each tool against what PlanGrid actually sold: mobile blueprint access, real-time collaboration, issue tracking, and progress photos. Pricing figures come from vendor pages and recent published comparisons checked in October 2026, and anything we could not confirm is written as "See website". We favored actively maintained tools that serve US contractors, and we flagged the PlanGrid maintenance-mode status and the Autodesk Forma rebrand, since both change the migration decision.
What to check before you switch
Start with what your team actually used PlanGrid for. Drawing-heavy teams should weigh Bluebeam plus Fieldwire; full-project teams should compare Procore and Forma Build; residential teams should compare Buildertrend and ConstructionOnline; budget teams should trial Contractor Foreman. Check four things on any trial: offline mobile performance on a real jobsite, sheet and drawing limits, how punch lists and RFIs flow to the office, and export options for your PlanGrid drawings and markups. Also confirm whether annual or monthly billing fits: annual billing typically saves 15 to 20 percent, but monthly billing is worth the premium for a first year on a new platform. Finally, run a pilot on one live project before rolling out company-wide. Field software lives or dies on jobsite adoption, and a pilot with one crew reveals connectivity, training, and workflow gaps that a conference-room demo never shows in practice at all for busy field teams today.
Frequently asked questions
Is PlanGrid still available?
PlanGrid is in maintenance mode and not sold to new customers. Existing users can continue for now, but Autodesk directs new buyers to Forma Build, so migration planning is wise.
What is the difference between Autodesk Forma Build and the old Autodesk Build?
Forma is the new name. Autodesk renamed Autodesk Construction Cloud to Forma in March 2026, and Autodesk Build now sells as Forma Build. It is a naming change, not a new platform, and existing data carried over.
Which PlanGrid alternative is cheapest?
Fieldwire has a free tier for up to 5 users, and Contractor Foreman starts near $49 per month for a full platform. The cheapest fit depends on team size and whether you need office features.
Do I need Procore or can I use Fieldwire?
They solve different problems. Fieldwire handles plans, tasks, photos, and punch lists in the field and is cheap to pilot. Procore runs the whole project including financials and portfolios. Many general contractors run both.
Can I migrate my PlanGrid drawings and markups?
Migration support varies by vendor. Ask each vendor about PlanGrid import, drawing version history, and markup preservation before committing, and export your project records first.
Should I buy annual or monthly billing?
Annual billing typically saves 15 to 20 percent, but it locks you in. For a first year on a new platform, monthly billing is worth the premium if the vendor offers it without a long initial contract.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.autodesk.com/products/forma-build
- https://www.procore.com/
- https://www.fieldwire.com/pricing/
- https://buildertrend.com/pricing/
- https://www.contractorforeman.com/pricing
- https://www.bluebeam.com/pricing
- https://www.rakenapp.com/pricing
- https://www.constructiononline.com/pricing
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