SiteLive vs JACK App
JACK organises your paperwork. SiteLive proves your work.
JACK App is a well-liked back-office platform for residential builders — quoting, scheduling, invoicing and safety in one place. SiteLive goes further: it measures the site itself, so your progress claims carry timestamped, geotagged, model-confirmed evidence a builder can't argue with — plus safety, labour and plant workflows that scale past residential.
What JACK App is
JACK App is an Australian residential builder's platform founded by a builder — CRM, digital takeoffs, templated estimating, scheduling, invoicing, progress claims and safety (SWMS) in one system, with free contractor and client seats.
SiteLive vs JACK App, side by side
| SiteLive | JACK App | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Prove what was built and get it paid — evidence-backed claims | Run a residential builder's office — CRM, quotes, invoices |
| Progress claims | Deterministic arithmetic from a human-confirmed as-built ledger, with an evidence pack per claim | Claim forms generated from the estimate — typed figures |
| Site evidence | Every capture timestamped + geotagged, tied to the 3D model element it proves | Photos attached to jobs |
| BIM / 3D | Built-in IFC/BIM viewer; progress confirmed against model elements | Not offered |
| Estimating | AI takeoff from drawings + rate library + build-type templates (deck to mixed-use tower) | Digital takeoffs + templated estimating for residential |
| Safety | SWMS + geofenced sign-on, VOC gating, first-aid QR points, one-tap evacuation with voice-call blast and live muster board | SWMS, incident reporting, hazard tracking |
| Labour & plant | Labour hire, plant/fleet allocation, geofenced presence → timesheets | Not offered |
| Pricing model | Flat per active site / month. Invited subbies free. Cancel anytime. | A$349/mo incl. 1 full user; extra full users A$59, mobile A$10; contractors & clients free |
| Best for | Contractors who need to prove work, get claims paid, and scale past residential | Residential builders wanting a simple all-in-one office |
Comparison maintained by SiteLive; JACK App capabilities summarised from public information and may change.
Which should you choose?
Pick SiteLive
- Your progress claims get questioned and you want measured, timestamped proof attached to every line.
- You work commercial jobs or expect to — BIM, survey-grade measurement and evidence packs matter.
- You need real life-safety: geofenced presence, evacuation with voice-call blast, live muster.
- You run labour or plant alongside building work.
Pick JACK App
- You're a small residential builder and your main pain is quoting, invoicing and client comms.
- You want a founder-led product built specifically around the resi builder's office workflow.
- You don't need site evidence, BIM, labour hire or plant management.
FAQ
Is SiteLive harder to set up than JACK App?
No — one site is live in minutes, and invited subbies confirm for free. You can start with capture and claims and switch on other modules as you need them.
Does SiteLive do quoting and invoicing like JACK?
Yes — QuoteLive does AI takeoff from your drawings, rate-library pricing and build-type templates, then tracks the job through to progress claims. The difference is what happens after: SiteLive's claims are backed by timestamped, geotagged evidence confirmed against the model, not just typed figures.
What does JACK App do better?
JACK is purpose-built for the residential builder's office and has a strong support reputation. If your whole business is resi builds and your pain is admin rather than proving work on site, it's a credible choice.
Compare SiteLive with others
Card required. Cancel before day 7 and pay nothing. Invited subbies confirm for free.