Choose CableFi if
One platform for LV ops + time clock.
HR, Payroll & Time · Different job, some overlap
CableFi vs ExakTime
ExakTime is a construction-focused time and attendance tool with rugged mobile and biometric options. CableFi's time clock is built into the ops PWA.
The verdict
If time tracking is the main pain, ExakTime is deeper; otherwise CableFi bundles it.
Choose ExakTime if
Larger crews wanting biometric/rugged clock-in tools.
CableFi, on screen
Crews and hours, tied to the job.
Crews are scheduled on the labor plan and techs clock in from the phone; HR and time clock sit in Operations.
Projects · Labor plan
- Crew tasks on the calendar
- Task groups with hours
- Month, week or day
At a glance
The two, side by side.
| Feature | CableFi | ExakTime |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial. | Per-employee monthly |
| Built for | Multi-trade low-voltage and structured cabling contractors | Construction time tracking |
| How to try it | 30-minute demo | Demo |
| Works offline | Yes: the field app works offline | Yes |
| Phone app | Installs on any phone | Yes |
| Founded | 2022 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Calabasas, CA (Arcoro) |
What is CableFi?
PWA with offline GPS time clock, HR, and payroll pay stubs. Payroll is on the Professional license.
Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial.
What is ExakTime?
ExakTime is a construction time & attendance platform with mobile clock-in, biometrics, and payroll exports.
Pricing: Per-employee monthly; typically starts around $8/employee.
Feature by feature
What CableFi and ExakTime each do.
The CableFi column is checked against the product itself. Where we couldn't verify what the other tool does, we say so.
| Feature | CableFi | ExakTime |
|---|---|---|
| Field | ||
| GPS time clock | Included | Yes: Rugged mobile + biometrics |
| HR | ||
| HR employee records | Included | Partial |
| Project Management | ||
| Projects, tasks, scheduling | Included | Not included |
| Estimating | ||
| Manual estimating & materials catalog | Included | Not included |
* Partial support. “Not verified” means we couldn't confirm it from the vendor's public material.
Which should you pick?
Strengths, gaps and the jobs each one fits.
CableFi strengths
- Bundled with ops
- Unlimited users
ExakTime strengths
- Biometric options
- Construction-specific integrations
Where CableFi falls short
- No biometric hardware
Where ExakTime falls short
- Only time tracking
- 100+ field employees needing biometricsDepth.Best fit: ExakTime
- 10-30 person LV crewBundled.Best fit: CableFi
Questions
CableFi vs ExakTime: common questions
Offline?
Both work offline. CableFi is offline-first at the whole-app level.
Weighing CableFi against ExakTime? See it in 30 minutes.
Your operation will run 20% more efficient in 12 months or your money back. Applies to the Starter and Professional lifetime licenses. See the terms
30-minute demo · Both guarantees in writing