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Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026CableFi vs D-Tools System Integrator (SI)
D-Tools SI is a mature on-premise Windows product for AV/LV system design and estimating with rich CAD-style drawings. CableFi is a modern cloud PWA with AI estimating, AutoCable, and offline mobile.
TL;DR verdict
Choose CableFi if…
Cabling & LV teams who want modern cloud, AI, and mobile-first.
Choose D-Tools System Integrator (SI) if…
AV integrators deep in Visio/Revit-style design workflows.
Bottom line
SI dominates AV design drawings; CableFi wins on cloud, AI, and mobile.
At a glance
| Founded | 2022 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Concord, CA |
| Pricing model | Per-organization, unlimited users | Perpetual + maintenance / subscription |
| Best for | Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors | AV integrators with CAD workflows |
| Pricing | One-time lifetime license | Demo |
| Offline (PWA) | Full (48h) | Full |
| Mobile / PWA | Full PWA | Partial |
| Integrations | Growing | Visio, AutoCAD, QuickBooks |
What is CableFi?
What is D-Tools System Integrator (SI)?
D-Tools SI is a Windows desktop application with product catalog, drawings, proposals, and project management for system integrators.
Learn more at D-Tools System Integrator (SI).
Feature comparison
CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.
| Feature | CableFi | D-Tools System Integrator (SI) |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | ||
Manual estimating & materials catalog | Full | Full |
AI-generated estimates (Auto-Bid) | Full | Not offered |
Floor plan markup & takeoffs | 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 | Not offered |
| AI | ||
In-app AI assistant (Atticus) | Full | Not offered |
Strengths & weaknesses
CableFi strengths
- Cloud-native
- AI estimating
- AutoCable takeoffs
- Mobile field PWA
- Unlimited users
D-Tools System Integrator (SI) strengths
- Mature product catalog
- Rich AV design drawings
- Manufacturer partnerships
CableFi weaknesses
- No Visio/AutoCAD-grade drawing engine
D-Tools System Integrator (SI) weaknesses
- Windows desktop only
- Setup and IT overhead
- Weaker cloud/mobile story
Pricing
CableFi
Per-organization, unlimited users; cloud.
See full pricingD-Tools System Integrator (SI)
Perpetual seat license + annual maintenance; four figures per seat.
Visit D-Tools System Integrator (SI)Which should you pick?
You design residential AV rooms in Visio
SI's drawing depth is unmatched.
→ D-Tools System Integrator (SI)
You need modern cloud + mobile field crews
SI is desktop-first.
→ CableFi
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