Head-to-head · Punch List Software
PlanRadar vs SiteMax
PlanRadar leads on 0 checks, SiteMax on 1, and 3 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 scorePlanRadar · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceSiteMax · $25/user/mo
- Free trialonly PlanRadar
- Most featuresSiteMax · 2 of 4
PlanRadar scores higher on our rubric for punch list software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
SiteMax is cheaper to start at $25/user/mo against $32/user/mo.
PlanRadar is the better fit for teams coordinating punch lists across office and field. SiteMax is the better fit for construction teams managing punch items through warranty.
- PlanRadar fits best
Teams coordinating punch lists across office and field
- SiteMax fits best
Construction teams managing punch items through warranty
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Side by side
| Feature | PlanRadar 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | SiteMax 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Punch List Software | #5 in Punch List Software |
| Best for | Teams coordinating punch lists across office and field | Construction teams managing punch items through warranty |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $32/user/mo | $25/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features PlanRadar 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 | Punch lists are one part of PlanRadar’s broader construction and real-estate field management platform. Contractors, project managers, engineers, owners and facility teams can use it to coordinate tasks, defects, inspections, documents and… 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
PlanRadar — where it wins
- Manage tickets, defects, punch lists and issues alongside inspections and forms
- Capture site information offline with mobile apps and export reports to PDF or Excel
- Connect project workflows through integrations, an Open API and webhooks
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; the Basic plan starts at $32 per user per month
- Basic is limited to one user and 10 digital plans
- Enterprise single sign-on and custom password policies are available upon request
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
- PlanRadar8.9/10 · 30-day trial
Punch lists sit alongside plans, inspections, scheduling and field reporting in one platform.
Visit PlanRadarFull 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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