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Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026CableFi vs PlanGrid (Autodesk Build)
PlanGrid has been folded into Autodesk Build. CableFi is a self-contained LV/ICT platform with AutoCable AI and offline field.
TL;DR verdict
Choose CableFi if…
LV/ICT trade contractors not on the Autodesk stack.
Choose PlanGrid (Autodesk Build) if…
Firms deeply committed to Autodesk (Revit, BIM 360, ACC).
Bottom line
If you live in Autodesk, stay there. Otherwise, CableFi is a lighter, trade-specific fit.
At a glance
| Founded | 2022 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | San Francisco, CA (Autodesk) |
| Pricing model | Per-organization, unlimited users | Autodesk Build subscription |
| Best for | Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors | Autodesk-stack GCs |
| Pricing | One-time lifetime license | Trial |
| Offline (PWA) | Full (48h) | Full |
| Mobile / PWA | Full PWA | Partial |
| Integrations | Growing | Autodesk ecosystem |
What is CableFi?
What is PlanGrid (Autodesk Build)?
PlanGrid features are now inside Autodesk Build, an ACC-based construction management platform.
Learn more at PlanGrid (Autodesk Build).
Feature comparison
CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.
| Feature | CableFi | PlanGrid (Autodesk Build) |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | ||
Floor plan markup & takeoffs | Full | Full |
AI cable takeoff from floor plans | Full | Not offered |
Manual estimating & materials catalog | Full | Not offered |
| Project Management | ||
Projects, tasks, scheduling | Full | Full |
| Field | ||
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync) | Full | Partial |
Strengths & weaknesses
CableFi strengths
- Trade-native
- Full ops stack
- Unlimited users
PlanGrid (Autodesk Build) strengths
- Autodesk BIM/Revit integration
- Enterprise-grade drawings
CableFi weaknesses
- No Revit/BIM integration
PlanGrid (Autodesk Build) weaknesses
- Only makes sense on Autodesk stack
- Complex licensing
Pricing
CableFi
Per-organization, unlimited users.
See full pricingPlanGrid (Autodesk Build)
Autodesk Build pricing; contact Autodesk.
Visit PlanGrid (Autodesk Build)Which should you pick?
Autodesk-first GC firm
Ecosystem fit.
→ PlanGrid (Autodesk Build)
Standalone LV/ICT sub
Right-sized.
→ CableFi