Oracle Primavera P6 remains the standard for complex critical path scheduling on large capital programs, but it is quote only and has no free plan.
Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud cover the full construction lifecycle, from bidding and budgets to field execution, with pricing available only on request.
Fieldwire, monday.com, Smartsheet, Wrike, and Asana publish starting prices from $9 to $39 per user per month billed annually, and all five offer a free plan or a free trial.
The right choice depends on project size. Heavy scheduling and cost control favor Primavera P6 or Procore, while smaller teams often get more value from a priced plan with a free tier.
Check contract terms, user minimums, and which features sit in higher tiers before you commit, since published starting prices rarely cover the full feature set.
Comparison
How these compare
Tool
Best for
Price range
Free plan
Oracle Primavera P6
Complex critical path scheduling
quote only
No
Procore
Full construction project management
quote only
No
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Design and build coordination
quote only
No
Fieldwire
Field task and plan management
$39 per user/month (billed annually)
Yes
monday.com
Flexible project tracking
$9 per seat/month (billed annually)
Yes
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet style project plans
$9 per user/month (billed annually)
Free trial (30 days)
Wrike
Cross team project work
$10 per user/month (billed annually)
Yes
Asana
Team task and portfolio tracking
$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)
Yes
How we choose
We reviewed the vendor pricing pages and product documentation for each tool in this list, and we compared them against the needs of owners, developers, and general contractors on capital projects. We looked at scheduling depth, cost control, field execution, document coordination, and ease of adoption, and we checked which features sit in higher tiers rather than in the starting plan. We did not claim hands on testing, and we did not use customer counts, awards, or ratings to rank the tools, since those figures are hard to verify and easy to misread. Prices come from the vendor pricing pages linked in Sources, and where a vendor publishes no price we recorded quote only rather than guessing. The order in this article reflects fit for capital project work, with heavy scheduling and full lifecycle coverage first, followed by field and general purpose tools that suit smaller teams and simpler programs.
Pros: Deep critical path method scheduling; strong resource and cost loading
Cons: Quote only pricing with no published price; steep learning curve for new schedulers
Oracle Primavera P6 is the scheduling tool most often specified on large capital programs, from highways and airports to power plants and hospitals. We reviewed its product and pricing pages and found a tool built around the critical path method, with resource loading, cost loading, baselines, and earned value tracking at its core. Owners and general contractors use it to manage thousands of activities across multiple projects, and to compare planned progress against actual progress week by week. Its scheduling engine handles complex logic, calendars, constraints, and multiple baselines in ways that lighter tools cannot match.
The trade off is complexity and cost. P6 publishes no price, so every purchase starts with a sales conversation, and the total cost depends on licenses, modules, and support. New schedulers face a steep learning curve, and teams usually need formal training before they can build and maintain a credible program. For a portfolio of capital projects where schedule risk carries real money, P6 is still the reference point that other tools are measured against, and it earns its place at the top of this list for scheduling depth alone.
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PProcore
Best for Full construction project management
Website: https://www.procore.com
Best for: Full construction project management
Starting price: quote only
Free plan: No
Pros: Wide coverage from preconstruction to closeout; strong financial and field tools
Cons: Quote only pricing with no published price; onboarding can take time for large teams
Procore covers more of the construction lifecycle than any other tool in this list. We reviewed its product pages and found modules for bidding, budgets, contracts, change orders, submittals, RFIs, daily logs, punch lists, and closeout, all tied to one project record. Owners get a clear view of budget against actual cost, and general contractors get field and office teams working from the same documents. Its financial tools track commitments, change orders, and invoices, which matters on capital projects where cost control is a board level concern.
Pricing is quote only, which is a real drawback for owners who want to compare costs quickly. Procore prices by project volume and modules, so two owners can pay very different amounts for the same platform. Onboarding also takes time, since teams must set up cost codes, approval workflows, and document structures before the system works well. Even so, for owners and contractors who want one platform for the whole project, Procore is the most complete option we compared.
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AAutodesk Construction Cloud
Best for Design and build coordination
Website: https://construction.autodesk.com
Best for: Design and build coordination
Starting price: quote only
Free plan: No
Pros: Strong BIM and document coordination; wide adoption across design and build teams
Cons: Quote only pricing with no published price; pricing varies by module
Autodesk Construction Cloud brings design and construction together on one platform, which is its main strength for capital projects. We reviewed its product pages and found tools for document management, model coordination, bid management, cost management, and field execution, with BIM models at the center. Design teams, owners, and contractors can review the same drawings and models, track issues, and resolve clashes before work starts on site. For infrastructure and building projects where design coordination drives the schedule, that shared model view saves rework and reduces disputes.
The platform is sold in modules, so pricing depends on which parts a team buys, and Autodesk publishes no list price. That makes budgeting harder, since the cost of a full deployment is only clear after a sales discussion. Teams that already use AutoCAD or Revit will find the learning curve gentler, while teams with no Autodesk history may need training. For owners who care most about design coordination and document control on complex builds, Autodesk Construction Cloud is a strong fit, and its adoption across the industry means most partners already know how to work with it.
5
FFieldwire
Best for Field task and plan management
Website: https://www.fieldwire.com
Best for: Field task and plan management
Starting price: $39 per user/month (billed annually)
Free plan: Yes
Pros: Simple mobile plan viewing; per user pricing published openly
Cons: Scheduling depth is limited compared with P6; some features need higher tiers
Fieldwire is a field first tool, built for the people actually doing the work on site. We reviewed its pricing and product pages and found a clear focus on plan viewing, task management, punch lists, and daily reporting, with a mobile app that works well on a phone or tablet. Foremen can mark up drawings, assign tasks, attach photos, and track defects without going back to the site office. The free plan lets small teams try the core features, and the published starting price of $39 per user per month billed annually makes budgeting simple.
The limit is scheduling depth. Fieldwire is not a critical path scheduling tool, and owners who need baselines, resource loading, or earned value will need to pair it with something like P6. Some features, including advanced reporting and integrations, sit in higher tiers, so the starting price does not buy the full platform. For owners and contractors who want a practical field tool that crews will actually use every day, Fieldwire is one of the easiest choices in this list.
6
Mmonday.com
Best for Flexible project tracking
Website: https://monday.com
Best for: Flexible project tracking
Starting price: $9 per seat/month (billed annually)
Free plan: Yes
Pros: Visual boards and templates; free plan for small teams
Cons: Advanced reporting and automation sit in higher tiers; per seat costs grow with team size
monday.com is a flexible work management platform that owners and contractors can shape around capital project tracking. We reviewed its pricing and product pages and found boards, timelines, Gantt views, dashboards, and templates for construction and project management. Teams can track milestones, budgets, permits, and subcontractor deliverables in one place, and the visual layout makes status easy to read in a meeting. The free plan covers up to two seats, and the starting price of $9 per seat per month billed annually is the lowest in this list.
The catch is that the most useful features for capital projects, including advanced reporting, automations, and time tracking, sit in higher tiers. A team that starts on the basic plan may need to upgrade sooner than expected, and per seat pricing means costs rise with every new user. monday.com is also a general purpose tool, so it lacks the construction specific modules of Procore or Autodesk. For owners who want a flexible tracker that non technical staff can learn quickly, and who are willing to pay for higher tiers as needs grow, monday.com is a practical and affordable starting point.
7
SSmartsheet
Best for Spreadsheet style project plans
Website: https://www.smartsheet.com
Best for: Spreadsheet style project plans
Starting price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)
Free plan: Free trial (30 days)
Pros: Familiar grid layout; 30 day free trial
Cons: Advanced features such as resource management need higher tiers; per user pricing adds up at scale
Smartsheet will feel familiar to anyone who has managed a capital project in a spreadsheet, because its core view is a grid with rows, columns, formulas, and dependencies. We reviewed its pricing and product pages and found Gantt charts, card views, dashboards, and automation rules built on top of that grid, plus templates for construction schedules and project plans. Owners can track budgets, milestones, and risks in a format their teams already understand, which shortens the learning curve compared with a dedicated scheduling tool.
The free trial lasts 30 days, after which the starting price is $9 per user per month billed annually. Resource management, advanced reporting, and some automation features need higher tiers, so the entry price buys a solid planning tool rather than a full portfolio platform. Smartsheet also lacks the field and financial depth of Procore, so large contractors may pair it with a construction specific system. For owners and project managers who want a spreadsheet style plan with Gantt views and dashboards, and who value a gentle learning curve, Smartsheet is a strong and affordable option.
8
WWrike
Best for Cross team project work
Website: https://www.wrike.com
Best for: Cross team project work
Starting price: $10 per user/month (billed annually)
Free plan: Yes
Pros: Strong task and proofing tools; free plan available
Cons: Reporting depth is limited on lower tiers; interface can feel busy for new users
Wrike is a project management platform that suits capital project teams spread across owners, consultants, and contractors. We reviewed its pricing and product pages and found task management, Gantt charts, dashboards, time tracking, and proofing tools for reviewing drawings and documents. Teams can plan work, assign owners, track approvals, and see progress across multiple projects from one dashboard. The free plan supports small teams, and the starting price of $10 per user per month billed annually is competitive with the other priced tools in this list.
Reporting depth is limited on the lower tiers, so owners who need portfolio level reports or resource planning may need to upgrade. The interface packs in a lot of features, and new users can find it busy until they learn which views matter for their work. Wrike is a general purpose platform rather than a construction specific one, so it will not replace a dedicated cost or field system on a large build. For owners who want one place to coordinate tasks, approvals, and documents across many teams, Wrike offers a good balance of price and capability.
9
AAsana
Best for Team task and portfolio tracking
Website: https://asana.com
Best for: Team task and portfolio tracking
Starting price: $10.99 per user/month (billed annually)
Free plan: Yes
Pros: Clean task and portfolio views; free plan for small teams
Cons: Portfolios and workload views need higher tiers; timeline features limited on the free plan
Asana is a task and project tracking tool that works well for owners coordinating capital projects across many stakeholders. We reviewed its pricing and product pages and found lists, boards, timelines, portfolios, and goals, with a clean interface that most users learn quickly. Teams can break a capital program into projects, assign tasks, set due dates, and track milestones, while owners can watch portfolio progress without chasing status updates. The free plan covers small teams, and the starting price is $10.99 per user per month billed annually.
The main limit is that portfolios, workload views, and advanced reporting sit in higher tiers, so the entry plan is better suited to single projects than to a full capital program. Timeline features are also limited on the free plan. For owners who want a clear, easy to adopt tracker for tasks and milestones across a capital program, Asana is a solid choice, especially for teams that value a clean interface over deep construction features.
What to check before you buy
Start with the size and complexity of your program. A single building project with a small team has very different needs from a multi year infrastructure program with dozens of contractors, and the right tool for one may be wrong for the other. Check whether the tool handles critical path scheduling, cost control, and document management at the level your projects demand, and confirm which of those features are in the plan you would actually buy.
Next, work out the real monthly cost for your team size. The table below uses the published starting prices from this article, billed annually, and shows the monthly cost at 10 and 25 users. Quote only tools are listed separately, since their cost is only known after a sales discussion.
Oracle Primavera P6, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud are quote only, so ask each vendor for a written quote based on your user count, modules, and project volume before you compare them with the priced tools above. Also check user minimums, contract length, and whether the quote includes training and support, since those items can add a large share of the first year cost.
Finally, check the free plan or trial terms, data export options, and integration list. A free plan or a 30 day trial lets your team test the interface before you commit, and a clear export path protects you if you switch tools later. Confirm that the tool connects with the accounting, document, and scheduling systems you already use, and ask for a written list of which features are included in your tier, so there are no surprises after signing.
FAQ
What is the best capital project management software for large infrastructure programs?
Oracle Primavera P6 is the strongest choice for large infrastructure programs, because its critical path scheduling, resource loading, and baseline tracking handle thousands of activities across many projects. Procore is the better pick when an owner also needs cost control, contracts, and field execution in one platform, while Autodesk Construction Cloud suits programs where design coordination and BIM models drive the schedule.
How much does capital project management software cost?
Published starting prices in this list range from $9 per user per month billed annually for monday.com and Smartsheet to $39 per user per month billed annually for Fieldwire, with Wrike at $10 and Asana at $10.99. Oracle Primavera P6, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud are quote only, so their cost depends on users, modules, and project volume, and buyers should request a written quote before comparing them with priced tools.
Is there a free capital project management software option?
Yes, several tools in this list offer a free plan or a free trial. Fieldwire, monday.com, Wrike, and Asana all have a free plan, and Smartsheet offers a 30 day free trial. Free plans usually limit users, features, or reporting, so they suit small teams and simple projects rather than full capital programs, and owners should check which features require an upgrade before relying on a free tier.
Do owners need a different tool from general contractors?
Owners and general contractors often use the same platform but focus on different parts of it. Owners care most about budgets, milestones, portfolio views, and reporting, while contractors care more about field tasks, daily logs, submittals, and schedule detail. A shared platform such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud lets both sides work from the same records, which reduces disputes and keeps everyone aligned on progress and cost.
Can a general purpose tool replace a construction specific platform?
A general purpose tool such as monday.com, Smartsheet, Wrike, or Asana can handle task tracking, milestones, and dashboards for smaller capital projects, and it is often easier to adopt. It cannot replace the cost control, RFI and submittal tracking, or field execution features of a construction specific platform on a large build, so many owners pair a general tool with a dedicated scheduling or field system.