Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs Sage Project Center

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Autodesk Forma

This app provides construction professionals with essential tools for jobsite management. Capture punch lists, log daily reports, and access the latest project documents and 3D models directly from the field. Stay connected to your team and keep projects moving forward efficiently.

Highlights
  • Capture punch list items
  • Log daily reports and forms
  • View and markup drawings
  • Review 3D models
  • Track issues and quality concerns
  • Access project schedules
  • Manage RFIs and submittals
Features
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Capture punch list items, markup drawings, log daily reports, view the latest sheets, and review 3D models from the jobsite with the Forma mobile construction app. The Forma mobile app puts the tools and project information you rely on in your hands. Stay connected to your crews on site, manage projects, and keep work moving. Make critical decisions faster with the Forma mobile construction app: • Forma Build Essentials for efficient, focused field execution • Forma Build for connecting field execution and project management Forma Build Essentials: Built for lean crews and growing jobs. Projects are quick to set up, easy to access, and designed for everyday work on site. • Capture punch list items and issues from the field • Complete daily reports, logs, and forms • View current construction sheets, drawings, files, and models • Open project files and documentation Latest sheets, files, and models View and mark up sheets directly from the jobsite. Access project files and review 3D models to understand design intent and context. Confirm the latest versions before work begins. • View and mark up drawings • Open project files, sheets, and construction documents • Review 3D models Punch list and issue tracking Capture punch list items and issues as you walk the jobsite. Track quality concerns. Log safety observations, near misses, and good catches. Assign responsibility and track work from open to closed. • Log issues with photos, locations, and references • Assign owners and due dates • Track progress from open to closed Daily reports, checklists, and forms Capture daily activity and site conditions, complete quality or safety inspections, and attach photos, signatures, and supporting files. • Complete daily reports and logs • Record site conditions and project information • Attach photos and signatures Fast mobile workflows Open a project and jump straight into work. • Access sheets, issues, forms, photos, and models quickly • Use shortcuts for common field actions • Keep project information accessible as connectivity changes Forma Build: With Forma Build, bring the office and field together to keep projects aligned and on track with connected project management workflows. • Includes core field capabilities • Review project schedules and work plans • Manage RFIs and track responses • Access approved submittals • Capture meeting notes and manage correspondence • Track project assets • Manage document and package reviews Connected across Forma: The Forma mobile app connects you to your Forma project information, construction documents, files, and 3D models across Forma Build Essentials, Forma Build, PlanGrid, Forma Design Collaboration, and Forma Data Management, while providing access to files created in Autodesk tools like Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD. See what our customers have to say: "The ability to access 3D models from the field eliminates confusion and allows us to come to a real-time resolution for any issues onsite. This capability reduces risk and provides cost and time savings while ensuring we deliver high-quality projects to our clients." Briana Mitchell, Project Manager, Boldt Company "We have about 460 field employees and for them to access documents in real-time directly on their iPhone or their iPad is priceless." Ken Mabe, Director of Field Operations, Eckardt Group

About

Sage Project Center

This app allows teams to create, share, and edit daily reports and capture photos from any location. It offers offline functionality and automatic syncing when connectivity is restored. It's a secure and efficient tool for project management.

Highlights
  • Create, share, and edit daily reports
  • Capture photos
  • Offline work capability
  • Automatic syncing
  • Secure data handling
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Connect anytime, anywhere to your project using the Sage Project Center Mobile App. The core app will enable your team to view and capture Daily Reports and Photos regardless of where they are. Create, Share and Edit Daily Reports using your iOS device in a simple, efficient and secure manner. Work offline and then when you get connectivity, the app will sync back up automatically. There are no additional costs to utilize the mobile app for Sage Construction Project Center customers.

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens
Sage Project Center4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Autodesk Forma at 4.7 against Sage Project Center's 3.0. Autodesk Forma also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Sage Project Center's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Autodesk Forma sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sage Project Center asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Autodesk Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Forma has 22K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Autodesk Forma's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sage Project Center's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Forma ships an update every 9 days, Sage Project Center every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Autodesk Forma versus Sage Project Center: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaSage Project Center
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size621 MB31 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Sage Global Services Ltd

Customer experience

Autodesk Forma

All ratings21,601 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative51.4%

Sage Project Center

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Autodesk Forma

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to rotate photos
  • Issues with loading and viewing documents
  • Problems with task report formatting
  • Inconsistencies between mobile and desktop apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a to-do list feature
  • Improve report editing and customization
  • Allow selective project/document downloads
  • Enhance photo management and organization

Sage Project Center

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Autodesk Forma

One-time7
  • Nailgun$49.99
  • Autodesk Build 550$55.00
  • Dozer$69.99
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  • Autodesk Build 5000$85.00
  • Forma Build Essentials$99.99
  • Crane$139.99
  • Autodesk Build Unlimited$174.99
None

Sage Project Center

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sage Project Center free?
Sage Project Center is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autodesk Forma or Sage Project Center?
Autodesk Forma is rated higher. Autodesk Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Sage Project Center averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Autodesk Forma or Sage Project Center have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor Sage Project Center shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Forma or Sage Project Center?
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 9 days, and Sage Project Center every 3 months. Most recently, Autodesk Forma was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sage Project Center on October 24, 2026.

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