Head-to-head · Punch List Software
Dalux vs SiteMax
Dalux leads on 1 check, SiteMax on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDalux · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Dalux
- Most featuresSiteMax · 2 of 4
Dalux scores higher on our rubric for punch list software: 8.7 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
Dalux offers free plan; SiteMax doesn't.
Dalux is the better fit for BIM-focused teams wanting free field workflows. SiteMax is the better fit for construction teams managing punch items through warranty.
- Dalux fits best
BIM-focused teams wanting free field workflows
- SiteMax fits best
Construction teams managing punch items through warranty
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Side by side
| Feature | Dalux 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | SiteMax 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #2 in Punch List Software | #5 in Punch List Software |
| Best for | BIM-focused teams wanting free field workflows | Construction teams managing punch items through warranty |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $25/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features Dalux 0/4 · SiteMax 2/4 | ||
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Offline mode | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Photo annotations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Plan-based pinning | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Report exports | Not checked yet | Spreadsheet |
| Items per project | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Dalux brings field coordination and BIM viewing together for owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and site teams. For punch-list work, its Field Basic plan offers a free tool with 3D model uploads, unlimited task… Read the review → |
SiteMax is a construction jobsite management platform for general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and field teams. Its Punch Lists add-on is designed for teams tracking deficiencies from construction through warranty, with item… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Dalux — where it wins
- Field Basic includes free punch lists and 3D model uploads.
- Create and assign unlimited tasks with mobile-friendly access.
- Connects quality, safety, daily logs, RFIs, and submittals to BIM and drawings.
Where it doesn't
- The free Field Basic offer is narrower than the broader Dalux platform.
- Its wide scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking only punch-list tracking.
- Project scheduling and construction-specific financial controls are not established here.
SiteMax — where it wins
- Capture and assign punch items with photos, location, due date, and priority
- Link items to drawings and documents; verify resolution with photos
- Bulk edit items, configure workflows, and schedule custom reports
Where it doesn't
- Punch Lists are a Professional-plan add-on, not part of Starter
- Professional pricing depends on team size, modules, and workflow
- No free plan is offered
- Dalux8.7/10 · Free plan
A BIM-connected field platform with free punch lists and broad construction workflows.
Visit DaluxFull verdict → - SiteMax7.9/10 · Paid
A mobile punch list add-on with drawing links, bulk editing, and photo verification.
Visit SiteMaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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