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Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026CableFi vs PlanSwift
PlanSwift is a Windows desktop on-screen takeoff tool used across trades. CableFi has AutoCable AI takeoffs built into a cloud PWA plus estimating, projects, and field.
TL;DR verdict
Choose CableFi if…
LV contractors who want AI takeoffs and one platform end-to-end.
Choose PlanSwift if…
Cross-trade estimators comfortable on Windows.
Bottom line
PlanSwift is a takeoff tool. CableFi is takeoff + estimate + project + field.
At a glance
| Founded | 2022 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | USA |
| Pricing model | Per-organization, unlimited users | Perpetual + subscription tiers |
| Best for | Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors | Cross-trade manual takeoff |
| Pricing | One-time lifetime license | Trial |
| Offline (PWA) | Full (48h) | Full |
| Mobile / PWA | Full PWA | No |
| Integrations | Growing | Excel, XactRemodel |
Feature comparison
CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.
| Feature | CableFi | PlanSwift |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | ||
Floor plan markup & takeoffs | Full | Full |
AI cable takeoff from floor plans | Full | Not offered |
Manual estimating & materials catalog | Full | Partial |
AI-generated estimates (Auto-Bid) | Full | Not offered |
| Field | ||
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync) | Full | Not offered |
Strengths & weaknesses
CableFi strengths
- AI takeoffs
- Estimate + PM integrated
- Cloud + mobile
PlanSwift strengths
- Fast manual takeoff
- Cross-trade coverage
CableFi weaknesses
- Not a general cross-trade takeoff tool
PlanSwift weaknesses
- Windows only
- No AI
- Estimating is add-on
Pricing
CableFi
Per-organization, unlimited users.
See full pricingPlanSwift
Around $1,749/first year and ~$500/yr after; add-ons extra.
Visit PlanSwiftWhich should you pick?
You need Windows manual takeoff for multiple trades
PlanSwift's core use case.
→ PlanSwift
You want AI cable takeoff feeding an estimate
AutoCable is native.
→ CableFi
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