How we compare

SiteLive vs BuildXact

Estimating & job management (resi/light commercial)

BuildXact is a well-liked AU estimating and job management tool for residential builders — takeoffs, quotes and simple job tracking.

What BuildXact does well

Fast takeoff and quoting for resi work
Supplier price file integrations
Approachable for small builders

What SiteLive does differently

Estimate → measure → cost plan → quote → tender → live cost plan → claim: one pipeline with no re-keying
Rates trace to measured takeoffs with accuracy grades, and win becomes the job's cost plan automatically
The estimate connects to delivery: bookings, dockets and confirmed work reconcile against it
Commercial-grade claims and evidence for when you step up to bigger contracts

This comparison is offered in good faith from public information — no product is criticised, and many teams run both. If anything here is out of date, tell us and we'll correct it.

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