Choose CableFi if
One platform for LV ops + core HR.
HR, Payroll & Time · Different job, some overlap
CableFi vs BambooHR
BambooHR is a dedicated HR platform. CableFi bundles HR records, training, and time inside a construction ops platform.
The verdict
CableFi's HR is bundled and pragmatic; BambooHR is deeper if HR is a full function.
Choose BambooHR if
HR-first companies with dedicated HR staff.
CableFi, on screen
Crews and hours, tied to the job.
Crews are scheduled on the labor plan and techs clock in from the phone; HR and time clock sit in Operations.
Projects · Labor plan
- Crew tasks on the calendar
- Task groups with hours
- Month, week or day
At a glance
The two, side by side.
| Feature | CableFi | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial. | Per-employee monthly |
| Built for | Multi-trade low-voltage and structured cabling contractors | Dedicated HR teams |
| How to try it | 30-minute demo | Trial |
| Works offline | Yes: the field app works offline | No |
| Phone app | Installs on any phone | Partial |
| Founded | 2022 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Lindon, UT |
What is CableFi?
PWA with HR records, training tests, time clock, pay stubs. Payroll is on the Professional license.
Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial.
What is BambooHR?
BambooHR provides HR records, onboarding, performance reviews, and reporting.
Pricing: Per-employee monthly; contact vendor.
Feature by feature
What CableFi and BambooHR each do.
The CableFi column is checked against the product itself. Where we couldn't verify what the other tool does, we say so.
| Feature | CableFi | BambooHR |
|---|---|---|
| HR | ||
| HR employee records | Included | Included |
| Employee training & knowledge tests | Included | Partial |
| Payroll with payslipsPay stubs + direct deposit through Stripe, paid by ACH from your linked bank account. Not a full tax-filing payroll processor like Gusto/ADP. On the Professional license. | Partial | Partial: Add-on |
| Project Management | ||
| Projects, tasks, scheduling | Included | Not included |
* Partial support. “Not verified” means we couldn't confirm it from the vendor's public material.
Which should you pick?
Strengths, gaps and the jobs each one fits.
CableFi strengths
- HR + ops in one platform
- Field training tests
BambooHR strengths
- Deep HR workflows
- Onboarding + performance
Where CableFi falls short
- No performance-review workflow
Where BambooHR falls short
- HR only — no ops
- 50+ employees with dedicated HRDepth.Best fit: BambooHR
- Owner-run LV shopBundled is enough.Best fit: CableFi
Questions
CableFi vs BambooHR: common questions
Does CableFi do onboarding?
Basic employee records and training tests, not a full onboarding workflow.
Weighing CableFi against BambooHR? See it in 30 minutes.
Your operation will run 20% more efficient in 12 months or your money back. Applies to the Starter and Professional lifetime licenses. See the terms
30-minute demo · Both guarantees in writing