CableFi vs Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman is a low-cost general-purpose contractor platform. CableFi is trade-specific for structured cabling and low-voltage, with AutoCable takeoffs and offline-first field tools.
TL;DR verdict
Choose CableFi if…
Low-voltage teams that need cable-specific estimating and takeoffs.
Choose Contractor Foreman if…
Very small general contractors on tight budgets who value price above trade-fit.
Bottom line
Contractor Foreman is cheap and generic; CableFi is trade-native.
At a glance
| Founded | 2022 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Colorado, USA |
| Pricing model | Per-organization, unlimited users | Per-user monthly plans |
| Best for | Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors | Small general contractors |
| Pricing | One-time lifetime license | 30-day trial |
| Offline (PWA) | Full (48h) | Partial |
| Mobile / PWA | Full PWA | Partial |
| Integrations | Growing | QuickBooks, Zapier |
What is CableFi?
What is Contractor Foreman?
Contractor Foreman is a low-cost construction management app targeting small GCs and specialty trades, offering CRM, estimates, and time tracking.
Learn more at Contractor Foreman.
Feature comparison
CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.
| Feature | CableFi | Contractor Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & CRM | ||
Bid Board / opportunity pipeline | Full | Partial |
| Estimating | ||
Manual estimating & materials catalog | Full | Full |
AI cable takeoff from floor plans | Full | Not offered |
| Project Management | ||
Projects, tasks, scheduling | Full | Full |
| Field | ||
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync) | Full | Partial |
GPS time clock | Full | Full |
| HR | ||
Payroll (payslips + Stripe direct deposit) Pay stubs + direct deposit through Stripe, paid by ACH from your linked bank account. Not a full tax-filing payroll processor like Gusto/ADP. | Partial | |
| Operations | ||
Inventory / warehouse management | Full | Partial |
Strengths & weaknesses
CableFi strengths
- Cable-specific tooling
- AutoCable
- Unlimited users
- 48h offline
Contractor Foreman strengths
- Low starting price
- Covers many small-GC needs generically
CableFi weaknesses
- Higher entry price than CF's cheapest tier
Contractor Foreman weaknesses
- Generic — no LV specialization
- UX feedback is mixed
- No AI takeoff
Pricing
CableFi
Unlimited users; per-organization plans.
See full pricingContractor Foreman
Plans start around $49-$249/mo depending on user count and feature tier.
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