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Head-to-head · Punch List Software

Fieldwire vs SiteMax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Fieldwire #3 in Punch List Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Fieldwire
SiteMax #5 in Punch List Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit SiteMax

Fieldwire leads on 1 check, SiteMax on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFieldwire · 8.5/10
  • Lowest starting priceSiteMax · $25/user/mo
  • Free planonly Fieldwire
  • Most featuresSiteMax · 2 of 4

Fieldwire scores higher on our rubric for punch list software: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

Fieldwire offers free plan; SiteMax doesn't. SiteMax is cheaper to start at $25/user/mo against $39/user/mo.

Fieldwire is the better fit for field teams needing affordable offline task control. SiteMax is the better fit for construction teams managing punch items through warranty.

  • Fieldwire fits best

    Field teams needing affordable offline task control

  • SiteMax fits best

    Construction teams managing punch items through warranty

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Side by side

Feature Fieldwire 8.5/10 Visit ↗ SiteMax 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #3 in Punch List Software #5 in Punch List Software
Best for Field teams needing affordable offline task control Construction teams managing punch items through warranty
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $39/user/mo $25/user/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fieldwire 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
Our review
Pros
  • Offline mobile access synchronizes automatically when connectivity returns.
  • Tasks link to plan markups, with board, list, Gantt, and calendar views.
  • Paid tiers add forms, reports, BIM viewing, and project administration tools.
  • 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
Cons
  • Advanced forms and integrations require a paid plan.
  • RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budget features start at Business Plus.
  • Custom contracts are needed for API access and single sign-on.
  • 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
Our verdict

Fieldwire is construction field-management software for contractors and project teams coordinating work from plans and mobile devices. It brings plan viewing, versioning, markups, measurements, task assignment, and status tracking into a…

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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…

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  1. FieldwirePunch List Software 8.5Free plan
  2. SiteMaxPunch List Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fieldwire — where it wins

    • Offline mobile access synchronizes automatically when connectivity returns.
    • Tasks link to plan markups, with board, list, Gantt, and calendar views.
    • Paid tiers add forms, reports, BIM viewing, and project administration tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced forms and integrations require a paid plan.
    • RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budget features start at Business Plus.
    • Custom contracts are needed for API access and single sign-on.

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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