Choose CableFi if
LV/ICT contractors who want field + estimating + CRM in one platform.
Field & Plans · Different job, some overlap
CableFi vs Fieldwire
Fieldwire is a well-loved field task and drawing management tool for construction crews. CableFi covers the field workflow inside a complete LV/ICT platform.
The verdict
Fieldwire wins on pure field UX. CableFi wins on bundled ops and cable specialization.
Choose Fieldwire if
Foremen and field engineers who love Fieldwire's plan navigation and tasks.
CableFi, on screen
The job in every tech's pocket.
Techs open the plan, work the cable list and close the punch from the phone, and it works offline.
Field app · Cable schedule
At a glance
The two, side by side.
| Feature | CableFi | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| 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-user tiered |
| Built for | Multi-trade low-voltage and structured cabling contractors | Field task & plan mgmt |
| How to try it | 30-minute demo | Free plan (5 users) |
| Works offline | Yes: the field app works offline | Yes |
| Phone app | Installs on any phone | Yes |
| Founded | 2022 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | San Francisco, CA (Hilti) |
What is CableFi?
PWA with offline projects, PathFinder floor plans, punch list, forms, time clock — plus estimating and CRM behind them.
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 Fieldwire?
Fieldwire (Hilti) focuses on plan management, tasks, punch list, and daily reports for field teams.
Pricing: Free (up to 5 users), then $54–$89/user/mo.
Feature by feature
What CableFi and Fieldwire 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 | Fieldwire |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | ||
| Projects, tasks, scheduling | Included | Included |
| Punch list tracking | Included | Included |
| Estimating | ||
| Floor plan markup & takeoffs | Included | Included |
| Auto-Cable: automatic cable routing and cable takeoffOn the Professional license. | Included | Not included |
| Manual estimating & materials catalog | Included | Not included |
| Field | ||
| Daily reports / field logs | Included | Included |
| Field app works offline | Included | Included |
| Sales & CRM | ||
| CRM contacts & companies | Included | Not included |
“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 estimating + PM + CRM
- AutoCable (Auto-Cable on Professional)
- Unlimited users
Fieldwire strengths
- Best-in-class plan management
- Loved by field crews
- Free tier
Where CableFi falls short
- Fieldwire's plan-pin UX is slicker for pure field ops
Where Fieldwire falls short
- No estimating, CRM, HR
- Per-user costs add up on big crews
- Field-only tool for a 5-person crewFree tier + slick UX.Best fit: Fieldwire
- Whole business on one platformEstimating through HR.Best fit: CableFi
Questions
CableFi vs Fieldwire: common questions
Is Fieldwire free?
Free for up to 5 users on the Basic tier. Paid plans unlock forms, reports, and admin features.
Weighing CableFi against Fieldwire? 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
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