CableFi vs ConstructConnect Takeoff

ConstructConnect Takeoff (formerly OST) is a long-established Windows takeoff tool. CableFi has AI-native takeoffs and an integrated operational platform.

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TL;DR verdict

Choose CableFi if…

LV contractors seeking modern cloud + AI.

Choose ConstructConnect Takeoff if…

Estimators trained on OST for years.

Bottom line

OST is the classic; CableFi is the modern cable-specific alternative.

At a glance

Company and product facts at a glance
Founded	2022	1988 (OST)
Headquarters	Wilmington, NC	Cincinnati, OH
Pricing model	Per-organization, unlimited users	Per-user subscription
Best for	Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors	Windows estimators
Pricing	One-time lifetime license	Demo
Offline (PWA)	Full (48h)	Full
Mobile / PWA	Full PWA	No
Integrations	Growing	QuoteSoft, ConstructConnect suite

What is CableFi?

Cloud PWA with AutoCable and full operations stack.

Learn more about our features or pricing.

What is ConstructConnect Takeoff?

ConstructConnect Takeoff (OST) is a Windows-based on-screen digital takeoff tool for construction estimators.

Learn more at ConstructConnect Takeoff.

Feature comparison

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CableFi vs ConstructConnect Takeoff feature-by-feature comparison
Feature	CableFi	ConstructConnect Takeoff
Estimating
Floor plan markup & takeoffs	Full	Full
AI cable takeoff from floor plans	Full	Not offered
Manual estimating & materials catalog	Full	Full
AI-generated estimates (Auto-Bid)	Full	Not offered
Field
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync)	Full	Not offered