FARO Sphere XG vs Fieldwire (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
Fieldwire is our pick, scoring 6.1/10 against 5.9/10 for FARO Sphere XG on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Cost score (6/10 vs 4/10). Only Fieldwire has a free plan.
Last updated: November 2026
FARO Sphere XG
5.9/10
FARO Sphere XG is a cloud platform where construction, operations and geospatial teams process, view, measure and share point clouds, 360 photos and BIM models.
Fieldwire
6.1/10
Fieldwire is jobsite management software from Hilti that construction field teams use to view plans, manage tasks and punch lists, and run inspections.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | F FARO Sphere XG | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.9/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | $39/user/mo Pro |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | $640/mo Business |
| Features | ||
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
| Offline Field App | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
FARO Sphere XG vs Fieldwire cost by team size
| Team size | FARO Sphere XG | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Contact for pricing | FreeBasic |
| 5 users | Contact for pricing | FreeBasic |
| 10 users | Contact for pricing | $640/moBusiness |
| 25 users | Contact for pricing | $1,600/moBusiness |
| 50 users | Contact for pricing | $3,200/moBusiness |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Who FARO Sphere XG and Fieldwire suit
| Audience | FARO Sphere XG | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9/10Its floor plan progress tracking, 360 jobsite capture and record-keeping for disputes are aimed at construction projects. | 10/10It is built for jobsite plan viewing, punch lists, and construction workflows such as RFIs and submittals. |
| Engineering Firms | 7/10Teams can align georeferenced models with point clouds to check for deviations and clashes. | Not rated |
| Enterprise | 7/10The Enterprise package adds multi-project dashboards, single sign-on and tiered user management. | Not rated |
| Field Teams | Not rated | 9/10Reviewers highlight the offline mobile app and how easily field crews adopt it. |
| Maintenance Teams | Not rated | 3/10It has no preventive maintenance or asset-history features for operations. |
| Operations Teams | 6/10FARO markets it to operations and facility teams for remote site visibility. | Not rated |
| Small Business | Not rated | 7/10A free plan suits small crews, but reviewers say costs rise quickly beyond about 5 users. |
Which One Should You Choose?
FWhy choose FARO Sphere XG
- Higher Security score (8/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Fieldwire
- Has a free plan (FARO Sphere XG does not)
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
FFARO Sphere XG
Pros
- It accepts data from FARO terrestrial and mobile scanners, from iPhone LiDAR and from 360 cameras, so mixed capture methods end up in one cloud project.
- The Stream app pre-registers Orbis scans in the field, which reduces failed registrations and repeat site visits.
- Scans are placed on floor plans and sorted by date, which suits progress documentation and dispute records.
- A SOC 2 Type 2 examination by A-LIGN covers FARO Sphere and HoloBuilder.
- Capterra reviewers give it a high average rating and mention responsive customer support.
Cons
- There is no public pricing. Every package needs a custom quote from FARO.
- It works best with FARO hardware, and third-party integrations are not well documented.
- Some reviewers say the editing layout is hard to navigate, and others say pricing could be better.
- It has no maintenance, work-order or asset-registry functions for industrial operations.
Fieldwire
Pros
- The free Basic plan lets a crew of up to 5 users run 3 projects before paying anything.
- Field staff can view drawings, log punch items, and update tasks offline, and changes sync later.
- Tasks and punch items are pinned to plan locations, so issues are tied to exact spots on the drawings.
- Reviewers repeatedly say setup is quick and the mobile app is easy for crews to learn.
- Hilti backs the company, having bought it for about $300 million in 2021.
Cons
- Paid tiers are per user and billed annually, and reviewers say costs climb past a handful of users.
- RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budget tools require the top $89 Business Plus tier.
- API access is limited to contracts of $5,000 or more.
- Reviewers report limited customization of reports and permissions, plus occasional sync delays and bugs.
- It has no estimating or deep cost-tracking tools, and it does not cover maintenance of operating assets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fieldwire scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.1/10 against 5.9/10 for FARO Sphere XG. The largest gap is in Cost: 4/10 for FARO Sphere XG and 6/10 for Fieldwire.
Fieldwire has a free plan; FARO Sphere XG does not list one.
