Fieldwire vs. Raken

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Fieldwire
Score 9.8 out of 10
N/A
Fieldwire is a mobile-first (iPad / iPhone, Android) collaboration platform designed for construction foremen, superintendents and engineers. The application allows field workers to access up-to-date information like blueprints, files and tasks directly on their mobile device. Fieldwire focuses on the effective collaboration of field workers around three core use cases: Plan viewing & versioning; Issue tracking; Task management & scheduling. The collaboration platform is structured around plans…
$29
per user
Raken
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Raken provides mobile-first technology to streamline field workflows and build better projects for the construction industry.N/A
Pricing
FieldwireRaken
Editions & Modules
Pro
$29
per user
Business
$39
per user
Enterprise
Variable
per project, company wide
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FieldwireRaken
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
FieldwireRaken
Considered Both Products
Fieldwire
Chose Fieldwire
I have not used any other app other than using my camera and built in phone apps.
Chose Fieldwire
Fieldwire is a much better value.
Chose Fieldwire
Fieldwire is the best of all worlds. It takes the best of each management software and implements that into one all-inclusive software for contractors and design professionals alike. Implementing Fieldwire into construction projects is very easy because the app and software are …
Raken
Chose Raken
Raken services are available using a loud-based, free trial with effective training through documentation. The overall project management capabilities are excellent and effective for our users. Raken settings are also a simple process with a clean interface and functional …
Chose Raken
We use both software. Procore, we just recently switched over to. It is a compelling program, but just at a higher price point. Raken is a more affordable option, although they may not have exactly all the features that Procore has. But it does what it needs to pretty well.
Chose Raken
Vista is TTI's accounting software program. It is extremely well suited for the construction projects.

Team, which is similar to Raken, is more advance however the program is also more expensive.
Chose Raken
I'm used to seeing field operations employees use paper reporting for daily reports. I've seen some construction software companies incorporate daily reports but I haven't seen it yet where it is efficient and makes sense to use, most of the time it seems like an afterthought …
Features
FieldwireRaken
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Fieldwire
-
Ratings
Raken
8.1
Ratings
14% above category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Employment history00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Fieldwire
-
Ratings
Raken
8.2
Ratings
18% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Fieldwire
-
Ratings
Raken
8.2
Ratings
17% above category average
Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Fieldwire
-
Ratings
Raken
8.4
Ratings
8% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Fieldwire
-
Ratings
Raken
8.4
Ratings
12% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Photo documentation00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings9.10 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Meeting Minutes00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Fieldwire
-
Ratings
Raken
8.0
Ratings
6% above category average
Takeoff tools00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Job costing00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Cost databases00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
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User Ratings
FieldwireRaken
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
FieldwireRaken
Likelihood to Recommend
Fieldwire is perfect for any company that utilizes plans and markups. It allows our field staff to have all the info needed and to make reports or add photos to our plan archive. This can also ensure the plans we are using are the most current version. End-of-day reports give our office staff an excellent window onto the progress of a job.
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Raken is a great way to keep track of the day to day work being done on the job site. It's especially good at keeping all members of the project on the same page and all updated with the most current information on the job. Photos help assist office personnel and Project Managers of the progress on the job site.
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Pros
  • Quality control, tagging a picture on the drawings is particularly helpful.
  • Assigning tasks to field personnel.
  • Having all pertinent files instantly accessible for review from the field.
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  • Great iPhone application - The application makes reporting and adding photos very easy.
  • It's easy to navigate different days and reports. Or to find keywords or subcontractors and when they performed work.
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Cons
  • The ability to mark up photos after uploaded
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  • The time card can't be downloaded.
  • Would like time card template. Unaware if there is a time card template within the system.
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Usability
I use this all the time for my field measurements. But sometimes when I am working offline and upload it to cloud after coming to office, the tags get messed up. Some lines I drew at plan gets missing
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Support Rating
They have always been very responsive to any changes that we have asked for. We have never had a technical issue.
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Raken has an excellent support team. Raken are pretty prompt with getting back to you. Raken also has a convenient chat feature on their website. All their support members are friendly and are good at helping you understand and resolve your issues.
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Alternatives Considered
Fieldwire is much more cost-effective for the same features as PlanGrid.
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Raken services are available using a loud-based, free trial with effective training through documentation. The overall project management capabilities are excellent and effective for our users. Raken settings are also a simple process with a clean interface and functional features.
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Return on Investment
  • We have been able to save our team so much time during the data organization and download phase, allowing more time for technical analysis.
  • We have saved our clients a lot of money by efficiently documenting deficiencies and seamlessly moving from one phase to the next without doubling work or losing data.
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  • Less need to travel to each job site.
  • Automated emailed reports to clients reduces the number of meetings/conversations about what is happening on the project.
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