Choose CableFi if
Contractors who want takeoffs, estimates, projects, and field in one platform.
Estimating & Takeoff · Run them side by side
CableFi vs Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu is the industry standard for PDF markup and takeoff. CableFi has native floor plan markup with AutoCable AI takeoffs plus the operational stack around estimating. Auto-Cable is on the Professional license.
The verdict
Many CableFi customers keep Revu for cross-trade PDF work while running the business inside CableFi.
Choose Bluebeam Revu if
Teams already committed to Bluebeam Studio Sessions for cross-trade markup.
CableFi, on screen
Takeoff that turns into the job.
PathFinder makes the plan live: every drop placed, numbered and counted, and the bill of materials fills in as you go.
At a glance
The two, side by side.
| Feature | CableFi | Bluebeam Revu |
|---|---|---|
| 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-user subscription |
| Built for | Multi-trade low-voltage and structured cabling contractors | PDF markup & takeoff |
| How to try it | 30-minute demo | Trial |
| Works offline | Yes: the field app works offline | Yes |
| Phone app | Installs on any phone | Partial |
| Founded | 2022 | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Pasadena, CA (Nemetschek) |
What is CableFi?
Runs estimating, projects, and field inside one PWA — with AutoCable AI takeoff built in. Auto-Cable 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 Bluebeam Revu?
Bluebeam Revu is a Windows/Mac desktop app for PDF markup, measurement, and quantity takeoff, widely used in AEC.
Pricing: Roughly $260/user/year (Core) to $400+ (Complete).
Feature by feature
What CableFi and Bluebeam Revu 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 | Bluebeam Revu |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | ||
| Floor plan markup & takeoffs | Included | Included |
| Auto-Cable: automatic cable routing and cable takeoffOn the Professional license. | Included | Not included |
| Manual estimating & materials catalog | Included | Not included |
| Project Management | ||
| Projects, tasks, scheduling | Included | Not included |
| Field | ||
| Field app works offline | Included | Partial |
* 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
- AutoCable AI takeoffs (Auto-Cable on Professional)
- End-to-end platform
- Unlimited users
- Cloud, and works offline
Bluebeam Revu strengths
- Best-in-class PDF markup
- Studio Sessions for real-time collab
- Deep measurement toolset
Where CableFi falls short
- Not a general PDF markup tool for other trades
Where Bluebeam Revu falls short
- Per-user pricing
- No estimating, CRM, or PM
- You collaborate on PDFs with GCs and other tradesStudio Sessions is the standard.Best fit: Bluebeam Revu
- You want takeoffs to feed directly into an estimateAutoCable → EstimateDetails is a straight line. Auto-Cable is on the Professional license.Best fit: CableFi
Questions
CableFi vs Bluebeam Revu: common questions
Can CableFi replace Bluebeam?
For cable-specific takeoffs, yes. For general cross-trade PDF markup with GCs already on Studio, keep Bluebeam and use CableFi for the business.
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