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Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026

CableFi vs D-Tools Cloud

D-Tools Cloud is D-Tools' SaaS product for sales, quoting, and lightweight project management. CableFi covers the full operational stack — estimating through field, HR, and inventory.

TL;DR verdict

Choose CableFi if…

LV/ICT contractors who want one platform end-to-end.

Choose D-Tools Cloud if…

Small AV integrators needing quick proposals with the D-Tools catalog.

Bottom line

D-Tools Cloud is a great front-end; CableFi covers the whole business.

At a glance

Company and product facts at a glance
Founded20221998
HeadquartersWilmington, NCConcord, CA
Pricing modelPer-organization, unlimited usersPer-user monthly
Best forStructured cabling & low-voltage contractorsSmall AV integrators quoting
PricingOne-time lifetime licenseTrial
Offline (PWA)Full (48h)No
Mobile / PWAFull PWAPartial
IntegrationsGrowingQuickBooks

What is CableFi?

Full-stack ops PWA including CRM, estimating with AI, projects, field, inventory, HR, and storefront.

Learn more about our features or pricing.

What is D-Tools Cloud?

D-Tools Cloud is a browser-based quoting and proposal tool with a manufacturer product catalog and basic project management.

Learn more at D-Tools Cloud.

Feature comparison

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CableFi vs D-Tools Cloud feature-by-feature comparison
FeatureCableFiD-Tools Cloud
Estimating
Manual estimating & materials catalog
FullFull
AI cable takeoff from floor plans
FullNot offered
Proposal / bid document generation
FullFull
Project Management
Projects, tasks, scheduling
FullPartial
Field
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync)
FullNot offered
HR
HR employee records
FullNot offered
Operations
Inventory / warehouse management
FullPartial

Strengths & weaknesses

CableFi strengths

  • End-to-end operations
  • AutoCable
  • Offline-first
  • Unlimited users

D-Tools Cloud strengths

  • Product catalog with manufacturer data
  • Quick proposal turnaround

CableFi weaknesses

  • No D-Tools manufacturer catalog

D-Tools Cloud weaknesses

  • Priced per user
  • Limited project/field/HR depth
  • No offline

Pricing

CableFi

Per-organization, unlimited users.

See full pricing

D-Tools Cloud

Per-user monthly, typically $69–$99/user depending on tier.

Visit D-Tools Cloud

Which should you pick?

You quote a lot of AV gear from the D-Tools catalog
The catalog is the value prop.
→ D-Tools Cloud
You want CRM through field on one platform
D-Tools Cloud stops at quoting/light PM.
→ CableFi

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