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Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026CableFi 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
| Founded | 2022 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Concord, CA |
| Pricing model | Per-organization, unlimited users | Per-user monthly |
| Best for | Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors | Small AV integrators quoting |
| Pricing | One-time lifetime license | Trial |
| Offline (PWA) | Full (48h) | No |
| Mobile / PWA | Full PWA | Partial |
| Integrations | Growing | QuickBooks |
What is CableFi?
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
CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.
| Feature | CableFi | D-Tools Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | ||
Manual estimating & materials catalog | Full | Full |
AI cable takeoff from floor plans | Full | Not offered |
Proposal / bid document generation | Full | Full |
| Project Management | ||
Projects, tasks, scheduling | Full | Partial |
| Field | ||
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync) | Full | Not offered |
| HR | ||
HR employee records | Full | Not offered |
| Operations | ||
Inventory / warehouse management | Full | Partial |
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 pricingD-Tools Cloud
Per-user monthly, typically $69–$99/user depending on tier.
Visit D-Tools CloudWhich 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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