Detailed insight into how RDash and Onsite stack up against each other in pricing and features.
What is RDash?
Rdash is a simple and easily adoptable software that brings rhythm across design, projects, finance, and procurement. It keeps the BOQ (Project Scope) at the center and ties progress, cashflows, margins, and quality control down to the item level. Also, Rdash is extensible to your clients and vendors to bring an all around rhythm on your project.
Built for fast adoption, Rdash is best fit for small and medium scale proejcts because it is simple enough for site teams and deep enough for CXO. for larger jobs, use Rdash as the digital backbone alongside specialized tools.
Why teams choose Rdash: → Best fit for small and medium scale construction projects → Adequate depth on both fronts i.e. progress tracking and financial management → Shortest cycle time, 90-day deployment guarantee → Dedicated Account Manager + On-Premise deployment support
*Pricing: RDash is priced on a per-user license model, so you scale seats as your team scale.
What is Onsite?
Onsite is a lightweight project tracking software where you can track site progress and manpower attendance. It also has basic task and ticketing functionality, placeholders to digitally organise design files, and workflows to generate POs. It is a good tool to start your digitisation journey. However, Onsite can be a limiting factor when you scale and looking to mature your processes to advance change orders management, automate client reporting, track item level P&L, bring robustness in procurement with approval hierarchies, implement specific quality management modules, or generate advance analytics around your construction work.
*Pricing: Onsite is priced on a per-user license model and is generally a cheaper solution compared to RDash.
RDash vs. Onsite: Feature wise comparison
Category & Features
Pre-sales / CRM
Rdash helps you smoothen the hand-off from sales to projects by bringing the project knowledge such as Design Iterations, Scope Changes, Quotations etc. together before you have won the project.
Onsite does have a CRM module wherein you can manage leads, create quotations, approve designs, and raise Sales invoice
Lead capture & funnels
Built-in lead funnels; capture/import leads.
Yes
Marketing integration
Integrates with ads/website for lead intake.
Yes
Quotations & proposals
Quick quotations & proposals; convert to project.
Yes
Convert lead to project
Convert lead into a project with all the information developed till date with a single click.
No
Site Survey / Recce
Rdash offers Smart recce & technical survey through Mobile App. You can configure survey templates based on project types which guides the site surveyor to complete the comprehensive survey in one visit.
N/A
Survey Templates Configurations
Configure site survey templates from the frontend without needing a software developer support from Rdash
Feature not available
Export survey report
Export surevey report in PPT or PDF
Feature not available
Assign Survey task for field team
Survey Task is assigned on web and conducted via mobile app
Feature not available
Contextual collaboration on survey docs
Go inside survey files i.e. images of PDF and initiate contextual collaboration in plangrid/fieldwire style
Feature not available
Design Management
RDash has a mini plangrid or a fieldwire built inside the design module where you can store design files, control versions, define approval workflows, and conduct digital review with design marking tools which are accessible both on mobile app as well as browser stack. RDash do not support BIM integration yet, it is a part of its roadmap.Â
Similar to the R’Dash Design Module, this solution offers a comprehensive set of features including design approvals, version control, and pin-based collaboration. It enables teams to manage design iterations seamlessly, track changes with clarity, and collaborate in real time, ensuring all stakeholders stay aligned throughout the review and approval process.
Design management / versioning
Design versions & change marks.
Can manage design files & multiple versions
Design reviews / pin comments
Pin comments directly on design files (PDFs and Images)
Can add pins and comments but cannot create tasks on it
Design Approval Workflows
Set-up a maker-checker workflow on design files
Multiple level approval workflow on design files
Share design files to vendors
Share specific design files to vendors, they get notified on whatsapp/email whenever there is a new version of the file
You can only add vendors as users to share the project with them. No external collaboration option
Project Scope Management / BOQ
RDash offers a fine tuned management of project scope (i.e. BOQ – bill of quantities) wherein you can track client confirmation on individual scope items, create BOQs from master catalogue of items, place order agains BOQ items, assign budget guardrails on BOQ elements, and much more.
The platform allows you to create detailed BOQs and budgets that can be directly linked to project schedules for better cost and time management. It also supports multi-level BOQs, enabling structured breakdowns and greater clarity in tracking project expenses and resources.
Client scope creation & sharing
BOQ authoring & sharing; item-level controls.
Feature not available
Client Scope Vs Order analytics
Automatically throws P&L against BOQ elements for a handy review.
No item level flagging. Overall P&L only
Change order management
Seemlessly track client approval status against BOQ elements. Consolidate all changes in the BOQ and create change order proposal for clients in one click. Client can approve via email without login into the system.
Feature not available
Budget rates on BOQ
Manage both client rates and budget rates against BOQ elements → take charge of the P&L right at the planning stage
Can create budgets, markup, and sales price
Client PO/Invoices & Payments
Track client side documentation in tandem with BOQ progression
Can create payment milestones and raise invoices
Orders
‘Order’ is the second most comprehensive module (after work progress) inside RDash to manage ‘all things payables’ inside a project. You can create an order batch linked to BOQ, set approval permission chain, and automate order creation and communication to vendors. Link orders to your ERP for seamless data management. You can manage supplier’s running invoices and final invoices and initiate payment requests. Also, manage imprest expanses of your site executives. ‘Order’ module allows you to share extend Rdash access (as collaborators) to your vendors and helps you automate reconciliation, change order management, and project tracking with your suppliers.
The system streamlines procurement and subcontractor management through an end-to-end workflow. It starts with site material requests, followed by RFQs and purchase orders for efficient procurement. Subcontractor work orders can be created and tracked, while RA bills ensure accurate billing and payment management. Additionally, subcontractor progress can be monitored in real time, providing full transparency and control over project execution.
Add Vendors/Client as Collaborators
Piggiback orders with design and survey files so that the respective vendors are alerted when the documents concerning to them undergoes a change
Can only be added as users to a project
Approval flow on POs, and Invoices
Configure approval workflows based on amount, roles, and custom configurations
Multi-level approval workflows on POs and invoices but not on Subcon orders
Rate contracts
Pull order items and rates from the catalogue
Rate library can be prepared
Automatic PO generation
Configure pdf template and standardise terms and conditions to auto-generate and email POs to vendors.
POs generated automatically
Petty-cash/Imprest management
Site executive can log ‘out-of-pocket’ expanses for a project, can tag it to a vendor orders to auto-create debit logs
Can track site expenses, attendance, and payroll with approval workflows. Can also check Supervisor Balance
Vendor Descoping and Debits
Modifying orders is seamless, Rdash auto flags the modification in the supplier orders and creates an audit trail
No change order management
Payment Terms Standardisation
Standardise payment terms which can be easility pulled on a project with a drop down
Can only create one standard payment term and then edit it
Vendor wise DPRs
Track vendor stated progress inside a projectÂ
Can track vendor wise progress & billing but no reports are generated
Reverse Bidding/ RFQ
Part of Rdash Roadmap. The Reverse bidding will be shipped AI native which will allow you take quotation from the Rdash ecosystem of GCs and SCs as well.
Can float RFPs and prepare a comparison sheet
Installed Progress Tracking
RDash helps you establish a mechanism to capture installed % on the client scope (BOQ) at weekly or monthly frequency to be on top of their invoicing, collection, and monthly P&L. You can Configure item types and the progress tracking milestones to different item types. E.g. Production items such as furniture can be tracked in milestones such a Material Procured → Structuring Done → Ready for dispatch → Installed a site etc. while the site updates such a progress on ‘Raft foundation’ can be tracked in exact quantities or percentages. Rdash helps you track the real installed value of work against your client invoicing & cashflows, helping you control your exposure risk on a project.
Onsite directly links the BOQ to the schedule (called tasks) and tracks progress against it
Item type linked tracking milestones
Site supervisor has an intuitive mobile interface to log the installed progress
Installed progress is tied to the schedule and updated in common
Safeguards against mis-reporting
Intuitive safeguards built out-of-box that aligns the site supervisors to report the correct progress without fudging the numbers
Feature not available
Installed Revenue Vs Invoicing Vs Collection
Out-of-box management dashboards that allows you to be on top of your cashflows in a project
Can create payment milestones and track progress accordingly for billing
Activity Tracking – Site Schedules
RDash offers a fine tuned management of project scope (i.e. BOQ – bill of quantities) wherein you can track client confirmation on individual scope items, create BOQs from master catalogue of items, place order agains BOQ items, assing budget guardrails on BOQ elements, and much more.
The BOQ is directly mapped to the project schedule, ensuring seamless alignment between costs and timelines. Additional tasks can be easily created within the schedule, providing flexibility for dynamic project needs. Users have the option to assign specific dates or establish a project baseline, while built-in S-curves offer powerful visual insights into progress and performance tracking.
Planned vs Actual work timelines
Track how far behind or ahead you are on your planned schedule
Can track timelines with material and cost updates
Multilevel Activity grouping
Nesting of activities like the way it is in MSP or P6
Can nest activities like MSP
Link dependencies
Manage all four types of dependencies to arrive on a critical path
Can link dependencies and create S-curves
Easy Mobile accessebility from site
Site supervisors find it much easier to update from mobile
Easy to update through the mobile app
Import Excel & MSP
Seamlessly Import MSP file to Rdash and Rdash file to MSP
Feature not available
Materials
RDash offers a fine tuned management of project scope (i.e. BOQ – bill of quantities) wherein you can track client confirmation on individual scope items, create BOQs from master catalogue of items, place order agains BOQ items, assing budget guardrails on BOQ elements, and much more.
The system provides complete control over materials and assets through an integrated workflow. It covers material warehousing, receiving at site with GRNs, and purchase booking for accurate record-keeping. Materials can be tracked from usage at site to issuance to subcontractors, ensuring accountability at every step. In addition, the platform enables equipment tracking along with tools and asset management, giving full visibility into resource allocation and utilization across projects.
Make GRNs of stock recieved
Inward materials on site from orders or adhoc purchases.
Can do inward of material from orders or ad hoc
Maintain Current stock at Site
Link Material inventory to catalogue and have a live tracking of unutilised material inventory in the entire network
Can maintain inventory levels and consumption
Inter-Site Material Transfer
Move materials systematically in and out of the site without slippage
Can move materials from one site to another and maintain a Warehouse as well
DPR – Daily Progress Report
RDash captures 360 degree update of movement in BOQ Scope Installed, Activities Progressed, Materials GRN and Stock consumptions etc. into a single comprehensive report which is circulated to subscribers on whatsapp.
DPRs with only progress no photos
360 Degree Progress Reporting
RDash’s DPR pull progress reported on different fronts (Activity Progress, Design Changes, Snags etc.) of a project via different stakeholders to make one single and comprehensive report of the day for leadership and the client.
Progress on reported on schedule/BOQ
Site View Points
You can designate camera angles to capture photographs from. Helps in generative comparatives for the purpose of weekly or monthly progress reports
Feature not available
Manage DPR Subscribers
DPRs are generally circulated on whatsapp in form of PDF, you can manage the recipients on Rdash
Feature not available
Weekly/Monthly Progress Reports
Select a date range to export the progress reports
Feature not available
Quality Management/Snags
RDash’s Snag module inside a project takes care of recording of client with right categorisation, Assignment to team or vendor and export a report with committed closure dates.
Has a general purpose inspection module
Easy Snag Creation
Capture, categorise, and assign snags to vendors from mobile app
Feature not available
Preloaded Categorisation & list of Snags
Bucketise snags in categories, helps in prioritising rectification and enforcing quality norms
Feature not available
Assign Snag to team or vendor
Map snags to vendor or a to a responsible person with commitment dates
Feature not available
Excel/PDF/PPT Import and Export
Import/Export snag reports in desired format to share with external users
Feature not available
Task Manager
Turn every piece of information i.e. a photograph, an order element, expense request, snag etc. into a shared workspace. Go inside the design files or photographs and initiate conversation at a specific places within the document.
The platform streamlines project execution by enabling the creation and tracking of tasks and subtasks, ensuring clear accountability and progress monitoring. It supports seamless sharing of files and photos, making documentation and communication effortless. Site instructions can be issued and tracked in real time, while integrated timesheets help monitor workforce productivity. Additionally, minutes of meetings (MOM) can be recorded and organized within the system, ensuring that decisions and action points are always accessible and transparent.
Context on every task
Tasks can be on a specific context within a project, on a project, or outside a project
Feature not available
Auto Task Bucketisation
Undrstands whats important for you to address and flags it up
Feature not available
Self Reminder
Intuite Superhuman [email client] type interface and keyboard shortcuts to finish tasks, set reminder and much more
Feature not available
Internal Escalations
Tasks work like an email thread, you can update files, add or remove stakeholders from the thread
Feature not available. However tasks have sub-task functionality
Notifications, Approvals, and, Escalations in one place
All notifications are by default powered on Whatsapp/Email; configurable on user roles
Yes can be managed in their To Do module
Catalogue
RDash allows you to create master catalogues of items called ‘Libraries’ which can be used to create BOQs. Master catalogue typically has comprehensive list of elements you are procuring or creating BOQs with. You can also store supplier rate contracts on the master catalogue. The catalogues also powers account management workflows for your key clients where you can build master catalogues for key accounts and share it with them.
The platform allows you to create and manage multiple types of libraries, ensuring standardized data and easy access across projects. These include material libraries, party/vendor databases, rate lists, cost codes, and material categories. It also supports workforce libraries, to-do lists, and deduction structures, among others. This flexibility helps in organizing project resources systematically while promoting consistency and efficiency in operations.
Comprehensive Element Master
Store deep information like Specs, Make type, QC guideliens, Production drawing and much more on element level
Can create libraries but depth is lacking for individual items
Catalogue Export
Export master catalogue in CSV to share with vendors and clients. Third party can access deep information behind the element without login into the system
Feature not available
Extensibility to clients and vendors
Extend catalogues to your vendor → direct them to create BOQs for you from the catalogue shared. This helps in use cases such as mass roll out of ‘standard specs’ projects such as retail, schools etc.
Feature not available
Manage supplier rate contracts
Store vendor rate contracts on catalogues
Can create Rate Library
Extensibility
You can share your project access to your clients and vendors to automate reconciliation and improve accountability.
You can share the project access to clients and vendors but only as users (paid). No external collaboration possible
Data Access
Provide controlled access to survey and design files
Minimal
Snag Management
Manage snags at two levels. One that are reported to client, other which are just between GC and sub-contractor
Feature not available
Documentation Management
Create document funnels and checklist while enforcing approval metrics
Yes
Change order management
Your vendors can propose scope changes in the order and similarly you can request change orders from your client
Feature not available
Two level progress tracking
Your team provides tracking on full scope, while vendor provides his own reporting on the scope assigned to the vendor
Only single level progress tracking
Third Party Consultants/Architects
Extend project access to MEP consultants, Architects and PMCs with access control rights to manage your project on your behalf
Feature not available
AI
A powerful co-pilots powers queries such as: we need 21 more days on ABC project, create a delay report to ask time extension without any delay penalties.Help me improve my P&L by 2%. What are the pending PO approvals on me? Approve all.
Basic AI chatbot/assistant
Chat History
Multiple GPT like chat threads which steers the personalisation for the user
Feature not available
Semantic Data Layer
Live human readable data flow fed to LLM with RAG and Context Orchestration and out-of-box fine-tuning
Feature not available
Tooling
Visualisation tooling to render graphs, tables, Can export CSVs, Remembers past conversations.
Feature not available
Job Specific Agents
Started with two agents i.e. “How to operate RDash” and “Analytics Agents.” More job specific agents around procurement, project planning, Quantification, Reconciliation are in the roadmap
Feature not available
Mobile Experience
Most comprehensive and simple to use UI/UX for field team that powers things far beyond just project tracking
Conduct Site Surveys
Guided mobile app powered workflow for survey that works in shaky network access
Feature not available
Create Change Orders Requests in the client sclope
Create and manage client scope from the App itself
Change order management is not handled in Onsite
Create supplier Orders
Generate supplier orders and Purchase Requisitions from the App.
Lack approvals, debits and tax handling
Review Design Files
Open and contextually collaborate on design files
Feature not available
Log Imprest Expenses
Log expense enteries with custom fields and push to approval chain
Geo fencing available with with expenses
Update Activity Schedules
Intuitive UI to manage and update on complex schedule co-operated by mulptiple stakeholders
Yes
Update Installed Scope
Declare what % of BOQ is currently installed via mobile app
Feature not available
Generate DPRs
Supports complex workflows of multiple engineers working on different sections of a project, auto compiles entire progress in a day in a single report
Can be visualized through dashboards
Snag/Quality Management
Create and assign snags to vendors, track closures
Feature not available
Task Managements
Create and manage tasks, give approvals on the go
Yes
Why You Should Choose RDash Over Onsite
RDash is a simple to use, cost-effective project management solution ideal for small and medium construction projects. RDash is known for unifying Projects, Design, Finance, and Procurement together – out of the box, without requiring the customer to stitch anything together. In contrast, Onsite is a lightweight software that is suitable for project tracking and is built for smaller teams. Onsite is a good start point but it eventually becomes a blocker and creates the need to buy different softwares as you try to integrate site progress with procurement and finance teams.
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